Launch Engineer

EVONA; California (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A space technology company is seeking a Launch Engineer II to join their team in Cape Canaveral, FL. The role focuses on designing and implementing transportation systems supporting next-gen launch vehicles. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical/Marine Engineering and experience with large mechanical systems. This position requires collaboration with various teams and may involve travel and non-standard hours. Competitive compensation is offered, including salary estimates between $75,000 and $115,000.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with large/complex mechanical systems, ideally in aerospace or heavy transport.
• Flexibility to work non-standard hours and travel to support launches and logistics.
• Comfortable in outdoor/offshore environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mobile transport systems, fixed ground support equipment, and offshore support hardware.
• Own the engineering, fabrication, and implementation of all critical transportation infrastructure.
• Support launch and landing systems development, contributing to broader infrastructure initiatives.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration skills

Mechanical/Marine Engineering

Experience with large mechanical systems

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Marine Engineering or similar

Tools

Dynamic transport analysis tools

Job description

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Launch Engineer II (Rocket Transport)

Location: Cape Canaveral, FL

Clearance Required: Must pass US Gov background check for on-site access

Employment Type: Full-Time, On-site

The Opportunity

Join a pioneering launch team operating at the intersection of rocket stages, ground systems, payloads, and infrastructure. This is a rare chance to be hands-on with launch operations, transportation systems, and hardware that supports the full lifecycle of a next-gen launch vehicle—from first flight through reuse and high-cadence operations.

This team leads engineering for transporting first and second stages, offshore vessel logistics, and mobile ground support equipment. You’ll work side-by-side with vehicle design, launch site ops, and refurbishment teams to define processes that haven’t been built before.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Design and develop mobile transport systems, fixed ground support equipment, and offshore support hardware
• Own the engineering, fabrication, and implementation of all critical transportation infrastructure
• Lead supplier relationships, compliance efforts, and safety processes
• Support launch and landing systems development, and contribute to broader infrastructure initiatives
• Create and track metrics around system performance and cost-effectiveness
• Work in dynamic, hands-on environments—including time spent on vessels, at launch pads, and across multiple US sites
  
  

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or similar
• Proven experience with large/complex mechanical systems, ideally in aerospace or heavy transport
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
• Flexibility to work non-standard hours and travel to support launches and logistics
• Comfortable in outdoor/offshore environments
  
  

Bonus Experience (Nice To Have)

• SPMT or multi-axle trailer operations
• Oversized load planning and execution
• Swept path or dynamic transport analysis tools
• Marine asset or vessel-based logistics exposure
  
  

Ready to define the next chapter of space launch? Apply now to become part of the team shaping history.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

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  Full-time

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