Launch Vehicle Systems Lead: Spacecraft Integration

OpenKrill; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile is seeking a Lead Launch Vehicle Systems Engineer to serve as the primary technical interface to launch vehicle providers. The role, based near Cape Canaveral, FL and working remotely, owns ICDs, integrates spacecraft with multiple launch vehicles, and serves as AST's technical authority at the launch site through campaigns.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience integrating spacecraft with launch vehicles, from interface definition to launch-site operations, and can make

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field.
• 8+ years aerospace systems engineering experience, with 3+ years in launch vehicle integration or launch site operations.
• Experience with multiple launch vehicles or launch providers preferred.
• Experience as launch site or campaign technical lead preferred.
• Familiarity with range safety processes and Cape Canaveral facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical interface between AST and launch vehicle providers.
• Act as AST's technical authority at the launch site during campaigns.
• Own and maintain ICDs and interface requirements between spacecraft and launch vehicles.
• Coordinate launch vehicle analyses including mass properties, loads, environments, thermal, RF, electrical, and deployment.
• Define and track launch-related requirements, verification plans, and mission assurance deliverables.
• Support launch vehicle provider evaluation with technical assessments and trade studies.
• Lead spacecraft processing, integration, encapsulation, and launch operations at the site.
• Lead technical launch readiness reviews and provide go/no-go recommendations.

Skills

Launch vehicle integration

Technical leadership

ICD management

Systems engineering

Remote collaboration

Education

BSc in Aerospace Engineering

BSc in Mechanical Engineering

Systems Engineering

Tools

CAD viewing tools

Structural/thermal analysis outputs

Office suite

Job description

AST SpaceMobile is seeking a Lead Launch Vehicle Systems Engineer to serve as the primary technical interface to launch vehicle providers. The role, based near Cape Canaveral, FL and working remotely, owns ICDs, integrates spacecraft with multiple launch vehicles, and serves as AST's technical authority at the launch site through campaigns.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience integrating spacecraft with launch vehicles, from interface definition to launch-site operations, and can make