Mechanisms Launch Engineer

prior to launch. Success in this position requires exceptional attention to detail, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, schedule-driven launch environment.

• ◆Perform and document final flight inspections of spacecraft mechanisms and launch vehicle separation systems, verifying configuration, torque values, fastener installation, cleanliness, and compliance with approved engineering documentation and interface requirements.
• ◆Execute launch vehicle separation system mechanical integration activities, including installation and verification of separation hardware, mechanical interfaces, release systems, and associated flight hardware.
• ◆Perform final flight electrical connector mating operations, verifying connector condition, engagement, alignment, continuity, and overall interface integrity.
• ◆Conduct mechanical and electrical verification testing of separation systems and related flight hardware, documenting results and supporting certification of launch readiness.
• ◆Perform continuity testing, interface verification, loopback checks, and other electrical validation activities required during launch integration campaigns.
• ◆Maintain strict Safe-to-Mate (S2M) processes and inspection requirements, including connector inspections, environmental controls, documentation, and photographic traceability.
• ◆Support mechanism and spacecraft configuration control through final vehicle processing, integrated testing, and launch operations.
• ◆Review and disposition hardware discrepancies, support anomaly investigations, and provide real-time feedback on procedures, work instructions, and operational best practices.
• ◆Coordinate closely with launch vehicle integration teams, mission partners, operations personnel, quality representatives, and safety organizations to execute launch campaign activities.
• ◆Maintain thorough documentation and traceability of inspections, testing, hardware configurations, and installation records required for mission certification and launch documentation packages.
• ◆Support launch countdown activities, rehearsals, readiness reviews, and mission-critical troubleshooting efforts.
• ◆Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, quality, contamination control, and operational

during launch site activities.

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

• ✓Demonstrated experience performing and documenting hardware inspections, integration activities, and torque-controlled mechanical operations.
• ✓Direct experience working with electrical connectors, harnesses, or flight-like electrical interfaces, including continuity and functional verification.
• ✓Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, assembly procedures, interface control documents (ICDs), specifications, and test procedures.
• ✓Familiarity with configuration management and documentation processes in highly regulated engineering environments.
• ✓Strong understanding of mechanical assembly techniques, hardware verification, and engineering quality standards.

• ✓Minimum of 3+ years of experience supporting aerospace, spacecraft, launch vehicle, defense, aviation, or other complex engineering hardware programs.
• ✓Experience supporting hardware integration, test, manufacturing, commissioning, or field engineering activities in a mission-critical environment.

• ✓Direct launch-site experience supporting spacecraft or launch vehicle integration campaigns.
• ✓Experience with spacecraft mechanisms, deployment systems, separation hardware, release systems, or comparable flight-critical devices.
• ✓Familiarity with launch vehicle mechanical and electrical interface verification activities.
• ✓Experience working with disconnect systems, umbilical interfaces, or other integrated launch support hardware.
• ✓Knowledge of electrical test techniques including continuity verification, insulation resistance testing, and interface validation.
• ✓Understanding of pyrotechnic, ordnance, or other controlled aerospace systems and associated safety protocols.
• ✓Familiarity with industry standards and best practices related to aerospace structures, mechanisms, and launch integration activities.
• ✓Experience supporting flight hardware through final integration, environmental testing, or launch operations.
• ✓Knowledge of quality management systems, nonconformance processes, and corrective action workflows.