Sr. Launch Reliability Engineer (Launch Pads & Recovery)

📋 Description

• Ensure systems, processes, and infrastructure critical to launch operations and rocket recovery are
• Partner with mechanical teams responsible for the development, build, and refurbishment of Starship
• Identify high-risk mechanical and structural processes and problems during launch pad and recovery
• Lead root cause and corrective action investigations
• Maintain a feedback loop to drive hardware inputs that enable a reliable and rapid launch cadence
• Participate in preliminary design review (PDR)/critical design review (CDR) and work with design

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• 5+ years of experience in a mechanical, manufacturing, or design engineering role
• Bachelor's/Master's Degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• Direct experience with large-scale mechanical systems, mechanisms (e.g., arms, actuators, latches)
• Experience supporting production, assembly, or refurbishment of complex mechanical or structural
• Strong knowledge of quality and reliability tools (Lean, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, PFMEA

🎁 Benefits

• ITAR compliance required
• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
• Available to work extended hours, nights, and weekends when required by mission milestones
• Position may require standing, bending and working directly with hardware on the floor for extended