Design and implement new mechanical ground systems at current and future launch sites, including Vandenberg Space Force Base, Wallops Flight Facility, Esrange Space Center, and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
Collaborate with design engineers, technicians, and vendors to drive launch vehicle upgrades and improve system functionality, operations, and automation
Lead troubleshooting efforts, resolve issues and non-conformances that arise during operations/testing, and support anomaly investigations
Partner with local and remote staff to develop and implement standard design processes across the company
Develop and upgrade launch site equipment, systems, and procedures
Write and execute preventative maintenance procedures to ensure mechanical and fluid systems are ready for launch operations
Support development of company processes, guidelines, and training in test and launch operations
Direct the work of Fluids and Mechanical GSE team members and support hiring efforts

Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or related engineering discipline
5+ years of hands-on experience with mechanical systems, structural systems, propulsion systems, fluid systems, flight hardware or test operations
Experience designing, building, troubleshooting and/or operating complex mechanical systems
Familiarity with the integration of mechanical and fluid systems
Familiarity with reading and/or designing P&IDs
Experience with hazard and risk analysis tools (i.e., FMEA, FMECA, FHA, HAZOP, etc.)
Strong communication skills
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)
Basic working knowledge of standards and regulations (ASME, NFPA, NEC, AFSPCMAN 91-710, NASA-STD-5005, GSFC-STD-8009, etc.)

Launch Engineer, Mechanical Systems

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