Starship Launch Ops Engineer – On-Console Flight Control

SpaceX; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in space exploration is seeking a Launch Operations Engineer responsible for the entire operational launch process at their Brownsville, TX facility. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and at least 1 year of hands-on experience. Responsibilities include serving as a flight controller, testing rocket hardware, and optimizing launch processes. Experience with hazardous systems and strong teamwork skills are essential. Flexibility and the ability to work in challenging environments are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other engineering discipline.
• 1+ years of hands-on build or design experience (internship, club, and competition team experience qualifies).

Responsibilities

• Serve as on-console flight controllers during launch events.
• Test integrated rocket hardware to determine suitability for flight.
• Provide on-console engineering support for technicians during daily test/launch stand operations.
• Write and review control logic/automation for test & launch systems.
• Perform real-time and post-op data review to evaluate performance and document results.
• Find innovative ways to create and optimize test & launch processes to increase capability and rate.
• Identify system pitfalls and collaborate on improvements for flight hardware and processes.
• Serve as the final authority to ensure safe operations.

Job description

A leader in space exploration is seeking a Launch Operations Engineer responsible for the entire operational launch process at their Brownsville, TX facility. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and at least 1 year of hands-on experience. Responsibilities include serving as a flight controller, testing rocket hardware, and optimizing launch processes. Experience with hazardous systems and strong teamwork skills are essential. Flexibility and the ability to work in challenging environments are required.