Launch Engineer – Mechanical Systems III
Firefly Aerospace
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Lompoc • California • United States
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About the role
- Own all aspects of the launch pad hydraulic systems used for the vehicle support strongback and the hold down release system
- Serve as the subject matter expert for these systems during launch campaigns to validate system readiness and performance
- Lead design reviews and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including design engineers, technicians, external partners, and site personnel to drive mechanical system upgrades, streamline operations, and validate system readiness and performance for launch campaigns
- Support safe movement of launch vehicles and payload segments at the launch complex including hoisting via crane and installation of the launch vehicle into the launch pad support structure
- Perform structural analysis using hand calculations and FEA tools to validate designs and provide engineering dispositions for in-service hardware
- Lead troubleshooting efforts, resolve any issues and non-conformances that arise during operations/testing, and support anomaly investigations
- Write procedures for system activation, operation, maintenance, and vehicle handling operations
- Develop and execute maintenance strategies that maximize system availability and minimize downtime between missions
- Collaborate with customers, external stakeholders, and design teams to ensure interoperability and compliance with regulatory and range safety requirements
- Provide technical write-ups for proposals and tailoring of regulations
- Direct the work of Fluids and Mechanical GSE team members
- Write work instructions and supervise the execution of field work in service of the launch pad mechanical systems
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or related engineering discipline
- 6+ years of hands-on experience with mechanical systems, structural systems, mechanisms, hydraulic systems, tooling, flight hardware or test operations
- Experience designing, building, troubleshooting and/or operating complex mechanical or structural systems
- Proficient knowledge of hydraulic systems design, operation and maintenance
- Demonstrated experience creating and interpreting engineering documentation including drawings, P&ID schematics and test data
- Experience with hazard and risk analysis tools (i.e., FMEA, FMECA, FHA, HAZOP, etc.)
- Knowledge of fabrication, welding, machining and assembly practices
- Demonstrated project management experience, including vendor management, ability to communicate with senior leaders, development of budgets and schedules, etc.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Flexible working hours
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
mechanical systemsstructural systemshydraulic systemsstructural analysisFEA toolsengineering documentationP&ID schematicshazard analysisrisk analysisfabrication practices
Soft Skills
project managementcommunicationcollaborationleadershiptroubleshootingproblem-solvingsupervisioninterpersonal skillsteamworkcustomer engagement
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineeringBachelor's degree in aerospace engineering