Launch Engineer, Spacecraft Integration (Payloads)

• ◆Provide engineering support to the following efforts: Starlink satellite integration, and customer payload integration
• ◆Develop and execute procedures for the integration and checkout of Starlink satellites, commercial/government spacecraft integration, and ground support equipment part maintenance
• ◆Closely collaborate with engineering staff and highly skilled technicians on a daily basis
• ◆Manage and track multiple priorities while maintaining a focus towards common project goals
• ◆Manage the driving of non-conformances into actionable items and system improvements reflected in work instructions

• ✓Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
• ✓1+ years of experience with multi-disciplinary system assemblies (past work experience, internships, team/personal projects with aerospace vehicles/payloads, automotive, aircraft, or marine assemblies qualify)

• ✓Hands-on experience with one or more of the following: launch vehicle or spacecraft integration; operations in 100,000 class or better clean rooms; test operations with gases/fluids; data acquisition setup and field measurements
• ✓Strong written and oral communication skills, a meticulous attention to detail, an emphasis on safety, cleanliness, adherence to corporate policies and standards, a great attitude, and the ability to work with a team
• ✓Experience in writing test plans and test procedures
• ✓Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up atmosphere
• ✓Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• ✓Ability to work well in a team environment. Able to work well with a wide range of people across multiple organizations, including mission management, customers, and vendors
• ✓Professional experience testing and operating with or around hazardous systems (high pressure, high energy, hazardous gases/fluids, etc.)

• ✓Ability to pass background checks for Vandenberg Space Force Base and Cape Canaveral
• ✓Physical effort including standing, lifting and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment (15 to 35 lbs.)
• ✓Overall mental fitness with the ability to work in a high-concentration, high-stress environment requiring prolonged mental concentration (under possible extended work hours)
• ✓Occasional travel may be required
• ✓Schedules vary due to site operational needs, and night/weekend shift rotations are often necessary – flexibility is required

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• ✓To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .

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