Mechanical Launch Integration Engineer, Space

ABOUT THE TEAM

Andurils Space team is dedicated to expanding our AI-powered capabilities into the final frontier enhancing Space Domain Awareness Space Control and Command and Control for U.S. military and allied partners. Were developing fully integrated hardware and software systems including Lattice for Space Missions and modular payloads to address growing threats in space and ensure our Guardians maintain a decisive advantage in this contested warfighting domain.

ABOUT THE JOB

Youll own launch integration for spacecraft programs from kick-off through separation on orbit serving as the primary technical interface to the launch vehicle provider.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Author and negotiate Launch Requirements Documents and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) that define the mechanical electrical and environmental interfaces between the spacecraft and launch vehicle
• Coordinate delivery of analysis and data products to and from the launch provider mass properties coupled loads analysis (CLA) inputs and results structural and thermal FEMs separation and clearance analyses range safety documentation MSDS and test reports
• Define and verify spacecraft compatibility with launch environments (quasi-static vibration acoustic shock and thermal) reconciling launch provider levels against the spacecraft design and test program
• Own the verification and compliance matrix against launch provider requirements for spacecraft and payloads
• Plan and lead launch site operations transport fit-checks propellant loading support integrated testing encapsulation and day-of-launch activities
• Support integration and readiness reviews (e.g. MRR LRR FRR) and present launch readiness status internally and to customers
• Work with internal teams and government agencies to obtain the required licenses and approvals (FAA FCC NOAA etc.) and comply with range safety and orbital debris mitigation regulations for launching spacecraft
• Triage issues conduct root cause investigations and drive lessons learned from each launch campaign into simpler more standardized processes across programs
• Create excellent technical documentation integration plans interface control documents procedures test reports
• Travel to launch sites ranges and vendors as needed including extended and international campaign support and off-nominal launch operations

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BS or higher degree in engineering or a hard science ideally in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Experience conducting launch integration operations with an emphasis on simplicity safety and reliability
• Experience interfacing with launch vehicle providers and spacecraft development teams including the products exchanged ICDs mass properties coupled loads environments and separation systems
• Ability to quickly understand and navigate detailed requirements
• Highly motivated and capable of solving complex technical problems with little oversight
• Clear communication and organizational skills including documentation and training material
• Excellent attention to detail
• Willing to establish scope and requirements for ill-defined problems
• A desire to work on critical spacecraft systems in support of the U.S. government and her allies
• Be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience writing code or automating functions to improve efficiency and delivery to customers and launch providers (Python MATLAB etc.)
• Experience supporting spacecraft environmental test campaigns (structural thermal-vacuum EMI/EMC)
• Experience designing and integrating mechanical and electrical ground support equipment for environmental test and launch integration campaigns
• Familiarity with launch vehicle users guides and with ride-share and dedicated launch provider interface and environmental requirements
• Direct experience running coupled loads separation and clearance or structural and thermal analyses
• Experience working as a stack integrator and coordinating interfaces across multiple spacecraft providers
• Familiarity with range safety launch licensing and orbital debris mitigation (e.g. FAA Part 450 ODMSP NASA-STD-8719.14)

US Salary Range

$129000 - $171000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience education and/or training critical skills and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:

Benefits

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