Launch Integration Engineer I
About The Position
Support vehicle processing and checkouts at the launch site from receiving through launch operations, following established processes to help ensure execution readiness and product quality across subassemblies and integrated systems. Develop and update build flows, work instructions, and test procedures with guidance from experienced engineers to support consistent, high-quality execution. Support first article builds in a fast-paced environment by identifying opportunities to improve repeatability, quality, and processes as the program transitions toward higher launch rates. Provide hands-on floor support during build and test activities, collaborate with technicians and engineers to troubleshoot issues, incorporate feedback, and contribute to continuous improvement. Coordinate with design, supply chain, production, and test teams to support part readiness, tooling availability, schedule alignment, and effective handoffs between build stages. Contribute to manufacturing systems and infrastructure improvements, including tooling, ERP/MES workflows, and production documentation standards.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in engineering or a related technical field.
- Hands-on experience building, assembling, or testing hardware through internships, co-ops, academic labs, student project teams, or a manufacturing or integration environment.
- Familiarity with mechanical assembly and test processes, such as hardware checkout, structural testing, or pressurized system testing.
- Experience using technical drawings, CAD models, work instructions, or test documentation to support hardware build or test activities.
- Experience identifying and troubleshooting technical or hardware issues and documenting findings or recommended solutions.
- Experience working collaboratively on technical projects with engineers, technicians, manufacturing teams, or other cross-functional partners.
- Successful candidates must clear a background check administered by the US government to obtain clearance for on-site work at our government partner location in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting aerospace, automotive, robotics, or other complex hardware development or manufacturing activities.
- Experience developing or executing build instructions, test procedures, or system-level verification activities.
- Familiarity with AS9100, ISO9001, or similar quality management systems.
- Familiarity with manufacturing tools and systems such as ERP/MES platforms, tooling development, or production documentation.
Responsibilities
- Support vehicle processing and checkouts at the launch site from receiving through launch operations, following established processes to help ensure execution readiness and product quality across subassemblies and integrated systems.
- Develop and update build flows, work instructions, and test procedures with guidance from experienced engineers to support consistent, high-quality execution.
- Support first article builds in a fast-paced environment by identifying opportunities to improve repeatability, quality, and processes as the program transitions toward higher launch rates.
- Provide hands-on floor support during build and test activities, collaborate with technicians and engineers to troubleshoot issues, incorporate feedback, and contribute to continuous improvement.
- Coordinate with design, supply chain, production, and test teams to support part readiness, tooling availability, schedule alignment, and effective handoffs between build stages.
- Contribute to manufacturing systems and infrastructure improvements, including tooling, ERP/MES workflows, and production documentation standards.
Benefits
- competitive salary and equity
- generous PTO and sick leave policy
- parental leave
- annual learning and development stipend
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
