Launch Operations Engineer (Starship)

• ◆Serve as on-console flight controllers during launch events
• ◆Test integrated rocket hardware to determine suitability for flight
• ◆Provide on-console engineering support for technicians during daily test/launch stand operations
• ◆Write and review control logic/automation for test & launch systems
• ◆Perform real-time and post-op data review to evaluate the performance of launch/test article and stand systems (software, fluid, structural, thermal, electrical). This includes documenting operational results and recommending areas for upgrades and improvement
• ◆Find innovative ways to create, review, and optimize test & launch processes/procedures to increase launch system capability and rate
• ◆Identify and characterize system pitfalls and potential hazards; then work to resolve these by collaborating with design, production, and ground system engineers on improvements for flight hardware and processes
• ◆Serve as the final authority to ensure all operations are conducted in a safe manner
• ◆Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

• ✓Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other engineering discipline
• ✓1+ years of hands-on build or design experience (internship, club, and competition team experience qualifies)

• ✓3+ years of hands-on experience with complex and/or low-margin mechanical, structural, fluid, and electronic systems
• ✓Ability to thrive in ambiguous

and aggressive timelines

• ✓High levels of personal autonomy and self-driven motivation
• ✓Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment, accomplishing tasks with limited resources at a rapid pace
• ✓Demonstrated history of working efficiently with hazardous systems (high pressure, high voltage, cryogenic, toxic, flammable, hypergolic, pyrophoric)
• ✓High level of familiarity with complex system control and instrumentation
• ✓Experience with analytical data review tools and numerical methods to solve real-world problems (Python, R, MATLAB, NI LabVIEW)
• ✓Demonstrated experience in effective root cause and failure analysis
• ✓Experience writing and optimizing high-risk technical procedures and work instructions
• ✓Ability to read, understand, and apply technical drawings, data reports, mechanical schematics, electrical schematics, and design specifications

• ✓Ability to pass Space Force background check for Cape Canaveral
• ✓Must be able to work extended hours, weekends, and night shifts as needed
• ✓Must be able to travel to other launch sites in support of operational activities and launches - up to 15%
• ✓Flight hardware is typically built in tight quarters, and physical dexterity is required
• ✓Work performed in an environment with exposure to fumes, odors, and noise

ITAR

• ✓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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