Launch Engineer I (Fluids Mechanical)

Job Title: Launch Engineer I (Fluids Mechanical)

Location: Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA

Employment Type: Direct Hire 

Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Compensation: $93,950.00 - $107,000.00 /year.

Schedule: 40 hrs/Week. 

About the Opportunity:

• The Launch team is hiring for high-impact, dynamic engineering positions for those who thrive on solving real problems in diverse environments. 
• We are looking for a propulsion and fluids systems engineer to join the team responsible for all aspects of the launch pad propellant and pneumatic systems. 
• This position will grow in responsibility to take ownership of a segment of these systems in all aspects of operation, maintenance, testing and upgrades. 

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the opportunity to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while providing you with room to grow and develop professionally. 

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider- we help companies compete for talent. With experience across industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and design talent solutions that deliver the business outcomes they want. We draw on decades of experience to provide contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Sound like a good fit?

TODAY

What You'll Do:

• This position will validate and execute the performance of these systems during launch operations.
• This is an entry level position that will assist the senior fluids engineers in the operation, maintenance and testing of the launch pad fluids and pneumatic systems. 
• Participate in design reviews and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams - including design engineers, technicians, external partners, and site personnel - to drive fluids system upgrades, streamline operations, and validate system readiness and performance for launch campaigns.
• Support launch pad system and flight vehicle system integrity testing to validate system health, performance and readiness for launch campaigns.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts, resolve any issues and non-conformances that arise during operations/testing, and support anomaly investigations.
• Opportunities to perform launch console operations or launch day close out team activities.
• Write procedures for system operation, maintenance, and vehicle testing operations.
• Develop and execute maintenance strategies that maximize system availability and minimize downtime between missions.
• Collaborate with customers, external stakeholders, and design teams to ensure interoperability and compliance with regulatory and range safety requirements.
• Provide technical write-ups for systems upgrade proposals or tailoring of regulations.
• Write work instructions and supervise the execution of field work in service of the launch pad fluid and pneumatic systems.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• 1+ years of hands-on experience with all aspects of launch pad operations.
• 1+ years of experience in Fluids systems, pneumatic systems, mechanisms, hydraulic systems, tooling, flight hardware or test operations.
• 1+ years of experience in designing, building, troubleshooting and operating complex client or pneumatic systems in an operational or project environment.

What Sets You Apart:

• Ability to work with fluids and Mechanical GSE team members with limited supervision to achieve project or testing objectives.
• Ability to create and interpret engineering documentation including drawings, P&ID schematics and test data.
• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure fast-paced environment.
• Ability to self-motivate and take the initiative to ensure your systems are functional and operating at peak performance.
• Ability to adapt to shifting project and scope change requirements.
• Ability to convey complex technical information clearly and concisely to technical and non-technical audiences.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and drug screen.
• Comfortable working in launch site environments with field testing, lifting equipment, and hazardous materials.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person', as defined in ITAR clause 120.15.  A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.

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