Launch Engineer - Tooling & Fabrication
Core
Design, fabricate, test, and maintain ground support equipment (GSE) and tooling for a reusable launch vehicle at a launch complex.
Role type
Launch Engineer (Tooling & Fabrication)
Builds
Ground support equipment, test fixtures, and vehicle-interfacing systems for launch operations.
Domain
Aerospace / Launch Systems / Manufacturing
Required skills
Mechanical engineering fundamentals, 3D CAD (NX/Teamcenter), machining, welding, GD&T, hydraulics basics, industrial standards (ASME, AWS)
Preferred skills
FEM analysis (Ansys, Femap), pressurized systems, industrial equipment operation (forklifts, cranes)
Technologies
NX, Teamcenter, Ansys, Femap
Responsibilities
Design and fabricate launch site tooling from fabrication aids to test fixtures; Upgrade, modify, and maintain existing GSE; Coordinate fabrication, preparation, testing, and installation of GSE with REs, technicians, and vendors; Generate and maintain workflow documentation; Continuously improve launch operations functions.
Seniority
Mid-level IC (2+ years required)