Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Launch System Integration Engineer to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Mission Operations Manager the Launch System Integration Engineer will be responsible for leading and executing launch vehicle integration for space vehicles, developing launch requirements, performing launch verification and validation and range safety compliance.
You will also act as the primary launch liaison between customers, launch providers, and Terran Orbital.
- Manage all aspects related to launch segment for specific programs (i.e dispenser/separation system requirements, packaging and shipping space vehicle and launch-related hardware, unpacking hardware at vehicle integration site, and launch integration planning and execution)
- Primary technical POC for launch with multiple disciplines, with customers, and with launch providers
- Coordinate and conduct test campaigns of space vehicle and launch-related hardware
- Write and execute the necessary assembly, integration and test procedures to support the launch integration campaign.
- Work with design and tooling engineers to develop and/or design assembly, integration, or checkout tooling.
- Work closely with members of program teams, technical peers, and operations to ensure the Launch Systems Engineering team and launch integration activities meet all requirements and achieve all milestones.
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related technical field
- 2+ years’ experience as aerospace, mechanical, system engineer or similar
- Hands-on experience with payload integration and/or launch integration, or
- Experience effectively communicating with cross-functional teams, external customers, and launch suppliers
- Able to communicate effectively with strong organizational skills
- Must be willing to travel up to 25% for launch site integration support
- Willing and able to operate heavy machinery (i.e lifts, overhead cranes)
- U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance
- Experience with requirement tools such as JAMA and Valispace
- Experience with MGSE for structures handling (i.e lift/breakover fixtures, large structure stands)
- Familiarity with GEVS and/or SMC-S-16 testing requirements