Launch Engineer EGSE

Job Title:  Launch Engineer EGSE II & III

Location: Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA

Employment Type: Direct Hire             

Industry:  Aerospace & Defense 

Compensation: Level II $110,151.00 - $130,304.00/Year

Compensation : Level III $130,000.00 - $160,000.00/Year

Schedule: 40 Hours/Week 

About the Opportunity:

• The client Controls and Instrumentation Engineers on the Launch Team leverage their creative background and expertise to design data acquisition, controls, and automation systems used to support integration, test, and launch of the client vehicles. Controls and Instrumentation Engineers are responsible for the design, fabrication, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems for the client launch team and must knowledge of electronic, mechanical, and fluid transport principles to ensure the communication of data is optimally configured. You will have full ownership of your project from the initial concept through all phases of project development. Additionally, EGSE Launch Engineers function as launch operators to support the testing and launch of the Alpha rocket, leveraging succinct communication skills in a fast-paced team environment to achieve payload delivery to orbit.

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 chance to join a company that prioritises both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you 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 a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Sound like a good fit?

TODAY

What You'll Do:

• Design data and control systems for the launch site, including data and control I/O diagrams, instrument and control cable schedules, instrument loop diagrams, junction box wiring diagrams, and control panel layout and wiring diagrams.
• Create and conduct in-house testing and development of equipment and software
• Obtain and evaluate vendor quotations for all required instrumentation and electrical equipment
• Work with launch personnel in performing checkouts, commissioning, and calibration of pad electrical systems
• Design, develop, and test controls, communications, human-machine interface, and PLC systems for equipment involving electrical, mechanical, and fluid systems
• Work with operations team to ensure compliance with all regulatory and safety requirements, timely build of equipment, and cost efficiency
• Manage all aspects of controls and data acquisition installation, including design, personnel training, engineering support to launch technicians, and equipment commissioning
• Perform launch site checkouts and support launch day operations.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
• 1+ years of professional experience with data acquisition and control systems for Aerospace ground systems, Aerospace vehicle systems, Food and Beverage, or Oil and Gas facilities
• 1+ years of experience with National Instruments Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) for configuring and troubleshooting devices for use with LabVIEW
• 1+ years of experience with hazard and risk analysis tools (i.e., FMEA, FMECA, FHA, HAZOP, etc.)

What Sets You Apart:

• Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
• 3+ years of professional experience with data acquisition and control systems for Aerospace ground systems, Aerospace vehicle systems, Food and Beverage, or Oil and Gas facilities
• The ability to mentor junior engineers and technicians on electrical systems
• Familiarity with Industrial Ethernet and control-specific networking protocols (i.e., ModbusTCP/RTU, RS-485, RS-232, Analog Communication)
• Working knowledge of AFSPCMAN 91-710, NASA- STD-5005, GSFC-STD-8009, RCC 319/324, etc.
• Ability to create process flow diagrams (P&IDs, schematics, cause & effect chart, control narrative, instrument index)
• Familiarity with NFPA, NEC, UL and ISA codes and electrical codes and requirements
• Ability to assist in building of panels and electrical harnessing based off drawings
• Proficiency in programming/configuring PLCs and HMI systems across multiple platforms
• Working knowledge of multiple bus architectures (PCI/PCIe, PXI/PXIe, GPIB, Serial, USB, etc.) and data communication technologies

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and drug screen.

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