Starship Launch Systems Engineer & Flight Controller

United States Digital Space LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Launch Operations Engineer (Starship) to oversee on-console flight control, test and integration of rocket hardware, and optimization of launch procedures. The role emphasizes rigorous testing, safety, and rapid, reliable launch execution.

The successful candidate will develop test plans, operate the launch system, analyze data, and collaborate across design, production, and ground teams to advance flight hardware and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, aerospace or related engineering.
• 1+ years hands-on build/design experience (internship, club or competition team qualifies).
• 3+ years hands-on experience with complex mechanical, structural, fluid and electronic systems.
• Ability to read and apply technical drawings, data reports, mechanical schematics and design specifications.
• Experience with hazardous systems (high pressure, high voltage, cryogenic, toxic, flammable, hypergolic, pyrophoric).

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 inform improvements
• Identify and characterize system pitfalls; collaborate with design/production/ground engineers to implement improvements
• Serve as the final authority to ensure all operations are conducted safely
• Carry out other related duties to maintain efficient operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other engineering discipline

Tools

Python

R

MATLAB

NI LabVIEW

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Launch Operations Engineer (Starship) to oversee on-console flight control, test and integration of rocket hardware, and optimization of launch procedures. The role emphasizes rigorous testing, safety, and rapid, reliable launch execution.

The successful candidate will develop test plans, operate the launch system, analyze data, and collaborate across design, production, and ground teams to advance flight hardware and processes.