Tech Stack

Description

You will design, build, and activate fluid and mechanical systems for Falcon 9 vehicle processing and launch support. You'll own critical ground support equipment from concept through activation, working hands-on with technicians to ensure 99%+ uptime for flight hardware integration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• 1+ years hands-on hardware fabrication, assembly, or testing
• Experience with CAD and FEA software (e.g., NX, NASTRAN, ANSYS)
• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg SFB
• Physical effort: standing, lifting 15-30 lbs

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and activate structural, fluid, and transport equipment for launch site vehicle processing
• Support Stage 1, Stage 2, Fairing, and payload operations from Dockside to Launch
• Perform hand calculations, FEA, and CAD to ensure hardware meets requirements
• Lead design reviews and activation testing
• Collaborate with technicians on mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems