Manager of Launch Mechanical Engineering

Who you are

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related technical field
• 5+ years of engineering experience in launch operations, testing, ground systems, or other complex mechanical systems
• 1+ year of experience managing an engineering team, including assigning work, coaching employees, and providing performance feedback
• Strong engineering fundamentals in structures, mechanical design, and fluid systems
• Experience completing engineering projects on schedule while addressing technical issues and changing priorities
• Experience mentoring engineers, resolving work-related conflicts, and communicating clearly with technical teams and leadership
• Experience designing, building, testing, or operating launch vehicle interface mechanisms and tooling
• Familiarity with NASA, Department of Defense, U.S. Space Force, or similar engineering and safety standards
• Knowledge of structural materials and common manufacturing processes
• Experience designing fluid systems that use high-pressure gases, cryogenic fluids, flammable fluids, or hydraulics

What the job involves

• The Launch Mechanical team is responsible for building world class launch facilities to support flights of the Terran R launch vehicle
• As part of the team, you will take on the challenge of designing, building, testing, and integrating complex mechanical systems that interface directly with the launch vehicle
• You will have the opportunity to be part of a small team of engineers who are responsible for the full engineering cycle on projects that involve static structures, dynamic mechanisms, and control systems using fluid, electrical, and combustion powered sources
• Manage a team of launch mechanical engineers who design, build, and test mechanisms, tools, and interfaces used with flight vehicles and ground systems
• Set clear priorities for the team and plan work based on launch schedules, program needs, and company goals
• Support engineers with design decisions, problem-solving, and practical mechanical engineering methods
• Coordinate staffing, schedules, design reviews, technical risks, and work with other engineering and operations teams
• Review launch system designs and help the team develop safe, reliable, and practical solutions
• Hire, train, coach, and evaluate team members, and provide leadership with clear updates on progress, risks, and resource needs

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Additional stipend for employee wellness
• 401(k)
• Equity
• 11 company holidays & generous PTO
• Monthly lunches, game nights, holiday celebrations, and offsite events
• Generous parental leave and provide a $10,000 stipend for fertility, adoption, and other family-building benefits
• $2,000 annual learning stipend
• Constant training opportunities, company Lunch and Learns, and access to industry conferences