Ground Operations Engineer

Join our team as a Ground Operations Engineer III, where you'll provide innovative solutions to technical problems and support ground operations for test, launch, and landing campaigns. You'll work independently under general direction, take ownership of discrete technical packages, and provide guidance to less experienced engineers. Responsibilities include data analysis, technical documentation, and communication with external stakeholders. Travel is required to support field operations.

• Collecting and analyzing data, preparing detailed technical documentation, and frequently communicating with external stakeholders to support project requirements and objectives.
• Supporting and executing ground operations for test, launch, and landing campaigns at sites across multiple facilities, including spacecraft and launch vehicle processing activities.
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams including engineering, quality, launch vehicle providers, and range operations to support mission success.
• Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower – to join us in this critical mission
• We’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement
• Expertise in Mechanical Engineering technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques and general knowledge of related disciplines
• Ability to work under general direction to independently determine and develop approaches to solutions
• Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +3 yrs experience)
• Ability to provide guidance to entry-level engineers
• Experience managing discrete technical packages as a Responsible Engineer (RE)
• Typically 5+ years of related experience
• Ability to provide solutions to wide-ranging technical problems that are imaginative, thorough, practical, and consistent with organization objectives
• Strong working knowledge of design, analysis, and test methods, tools, and processes related to mechanical systems, propulsion, structures, and/or environmental systems
• Proficiency with engineering CAD tools such as NX, SolidWorks, or similar, including advanced understanding of detail drawing standards and GD&T
• Experience with project management and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and within a team, demonstrating effective collaboration skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality results
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, material sciences, and their impact on mechanical systems
• Experience with end-item testing and validation, including the ability to design and execute complex test plans