Structures Launch Vehicle Engineer II

B.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent experience in the maintenance and operation of aerospace, marine, automotive, or ground support systems.
Intermediate knowledge with all basic engineering fields – mechanisms, fluids, electrical, software, etc.
Experienced in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and CAD models and applying their specific intent.
Practiced technical communication ability, including written, visual, and verbal, to wide audiences of varying backgrounds.
Able to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity using intermediate application of company policies and procedures.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and supervise multiple open issues, balancing due-dates and project scope while keeping customers in-the-loop.
Maintains clarity and can deliver results when under pressure.
Able to remain composed and focused while working in a dynamic environment on launch days.
Strong planning, organization, and coordination skills in a real-time operations environment.
Willingness to relocate to, or perform extended rotations to, our remote launch site.
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Support the refurbishment cycles of the fielded flight vehicles by creating and implementing design changes.
Identify and disposition non-conformances.
Support preflight integrated vehicle testing.
Lead all aspects of preventative vehicle maintenance in the Structures subsystem lifecycle.
Support the vehicle managers in performing risk assessment before rollout of the vehicles for launch.
Support flight operations through ops product development and as Engineering Back Room support in mission control.
Review inspection results and work with members of the maintenance team to implement repairs and upgrades to get the vehicle ready for another safe flight by diagnosing discrepancies and identifying corrective actions.
Perform post-flight data reviews and tracking of all resulting anomalies.
Coordinate with engineers and managers in Kent, WA as you work closely with engineers and technicians at Launch Site One in Van Horn, TX.
Collaborate across team interfaces to understand and overcome logistics, supply chain, and resource challenges to deliver mission-ready vehicles.
Implement knowledge to write safe and executable work instructions and revise procedures to enable more efficiencies and expand capabilities.

Demonstrated track record in aerospace or related industry in the full lifecycle management of aerostructural components.
2-8+ years (depending on level) of proven technical experience in the operation or maintenance of systems in one or more of the following fields: propulsion, pneumatics, cryogenics, avionics, hydraulics, life support, test engineering, launch operations.
Experience operating or maintaining crewed (human-occupied) vehicles in aerospace, land, or marine environments.
Passion for the space industry and human access to space.