Senior Launch Mechanical Engineer

Develop detailed 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, fluid system schematics, and electrical schematics

Conduct analyses of structural, dynamic, and system performance using hand calculations and finite element methods

Present and communicate designs effectively to cross-functional teams and leadership, focusing on methodology, functionality, and constructability

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in structural, mechanism, fluid power, or other related field.

$133,000

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$170,500 USD

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Apply fundamental and practical engineering methods to develop innovative solutions

The Launch team operates at the intersection of every major aspect of Terran R, from stages and payloads to ground systems, launch, landing, and refurbishment. The Cape is the only place where you see it all come together, offering a level of exposure and responsibility unmatched elsewhere in the program. This is where first flights happen, where history is built on top of history, and where the scale of what's underway is unlike anything in modern aerospace. The mission stays the same, but the work evolves with every milestone: from first launch to reuse, high-cadence operations, and beyond. If you're looking to define what's next in space launch and write a new playbook, not just repeat what’s already been done, this is where it happens.