Launch Engineer II (Recovery Ops)
Location
Cape Canaveral, FL
Level
Mid-Level
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
$112,000 - $143,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-01-08
Responsibilities
- Develop and document procedures for Terran R recovery operations
- Lead the design, integration, and operation of recovery subsystems during launch/recovery campaigns
- Collaborate with internal engineering teams and external recovery vessel teams to optimize recovery processes
- Safely lead activation and checkout testing of vessel subsystems, including high-pressure fluids and electrical systems
- Support offshore recovery missions as assigned
- Provide assistance to launch operations as needed
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience
- Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering projects
- Willing and able to support offshore recovery or test operations for multiple days per campaign
- Prior experience in aerospace recovery operations (nice to have)
- Experience working offshore (nice to have)
- Experience handling or supporting flight hardware (nice to have)
