Launch Engineer
Job Description
Job Description
Our mission at iRocket is frequent, affordable access to space. We’re hiring a Launch Engineer to manage end-to-end launch operations, integration, vehicle readiness, and mission execution across sites.
The Role
- Support vehicle assembly, integration, test (AIT), rollout, countdown, and flight operations.
- Develop check-lists, execute vehicle/pad/environment checkouts, manage anomaly response during launch campaigns.
- Coordinate with propulsion, avionics, structures, safety, and logistics teams to ensure mission readiness.
- Monitor launch-site infrastructure, support logistics, GSE, and range coordination.
- Review data post-flight, identify metrics for cadence improvement, and feed lessons into future campaigns.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
- 3+ years of launch operations, systems integration, or mission-execution experience (space or defense sector preferred).
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills; comfortable in high-stakes environments.
- Availability for travel and variable hours during campaigns; dynamic startup-pace experience preferred.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Wellness Resources
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