Lead Falcon Launch Engineer

United States Digital Space LLC; Vandenberg Air Force Base Launch Facility 02 (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k)

Medical coverage

Paid vacation

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC seeks a Launch Engineer for Falcon Engineering at Vandenberg AFB. You will process Falcon 9 flight vehicles for reusable flight readiness and lead on-site operations with cross‑functional teams.

Preferred candidates hold advanced degrees in aerospace or related fields; 3+ years in multi‑disciplinary design, integration, and testing; experience with hazardous systems and data acquisition. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (required).
• 1+ years hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical and/or fluid systems in design, manufacturing, or implementation phases.

Responsibilities

• Process Falcon 9 flight vehicles for reuse, integration and launch.
• Develop and execute procedures for checkout and integration of rockets and ground support equipment.
• Assist with hands‑on assembly, integration, and testing of vehicle assemblies.
• Lead on‑site operations and coordinate with engineers to resolve off-nominal test results.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline

Advanced degree in engineering disciplines

Tools

Data acquisition systems

Hazardous systems handling

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC seeks a Launch Engineer for Falcon Engineering at Vandenberg AFB. You will process Falcon 9 flight vehicles for reusable flight readiness and lead on-site operations with cross‑functional teams.

Preferred candidates hold advanced degrees in aerospace or related fields; 3+ years in multi‑disciplinary design, integration, and testing; experience with hazardous systems and data acquisition. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.