Senior Vehicle Integration Engineer
Skills
- Proven experience authoring detailed work instructions and test procedures for hardware assembly and launch operations.
- Strong background in assembly, test, and integration of launch vehicle hardware and subsystems.
- Ability to interface with mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems and translate requirements into processing flows.
- Hands-on experience designing or specifying ground support equipment and tooling.
- Familiarity with system-level checkout procedures and flight hardware acceptance testing.
- Good technical writing, documentation, and configuration control practices.
Responsibilities
- Develop concepts of operations and design, build, and validate ground support tooling for handling Neutron components and integrated stages.
- Author and execute assembly, inspection, repair/retrofit, and system test procedures for flight hardware and ground support equipment.
- Support daily execution of stage integration activities including propellant systems, avionics, AFTS, and structures.
- Design vehicle maintenance architecture, build flows, and test operations to maximize processing efficiency.
- Develop and perform system-level vehicle checkouts for initial and flown vehicles and components.
- Document non-conformances and convert findings into actionable improvements and system updates.
- Maintain integrated planning documents reflecting configurations, scope, and launch readiness tasks.
- Design, build, and maintain processing facilities and custom tools/hardware needed for vehicle processing.
- Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and technical staff to manage priorities and meet project milestones.
Education
- Bachelor of Science in aerospace, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering (required)
- Master of Science in relevant engineering field (preferred)
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) or retirement savings plan
- Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave
- Equity/stock opportunities or long-term incentive plans
- Professional development and training support
- Employee assistance programs and wellness resources
- Relocation assistance if applicable
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