Launch Engineer 1 (Mechanical Systems)

Role Overview

The Launch team is hiring for high-impact, dynamic engineering positions for those who thrive on solving real problems in diverse environments. We are looking for an entry level mechanical engineer to join the launch pad team, serving as a specialist for the umbilical and hydraulic systems.

What You Will Do

This position will have a concentrated focus on the launch pad hydraulic systems used for the vehicle support strongback and the hold down release system. Serve as the engineering focal for these systems during launch campaigns to validate system readiness and performance.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This position offers opportunities to perform launch console operations or launch day red team activities, write procedures for system testing, operation, maintenance, and vehicle handling operations, and develop and execute maintenance strategies that maximize system availability and minimize downtime between missions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 0 - 2 years of hands-on experience with mechanical systems, structural systems, mechanisms, hydraulic systems, tooling, flight hardware or test operations
• Internship or project experience designing, building, troubleshooting and/or operating complex mechanical or structural systems
• Working knowledge of hydraulic systems design, operation and maintenance.
• Knowledge of fabrication, welding, machining and assembly practices
• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure fast-paced environment
• Ability to self-motivate and take the initiative to ensure your systems are functional and operating at peak performance
• Ability to adapt to shifting project and/or scope change requirements
• Ability to convey complex technical information clearly and concisely to technical and non-technical audiences
• Comfortable working in launch site environments with field testing, lifting equipment, and hazardous materials
• Willingness to support off-hour shifts during launch operations (nights/weekends as needed)
• Demonstrated project management experience, including vendor management, ability to communicate with senior leaders, development of budgets and schedules, etc.
• Basic working knowledge of standards and regulations (ASME, AWS, AISC, AFSPCMAN 91-710, NASA-STD-5005, GSFC-STD-8009, etc.)

Benefits

• generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles
• parental leave
• educational reimbursement
• short term disability
• pet Insurance
• flexible PTO options