Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Test & Launch Structures

About the Team:

The Launch team operates at the intersection of every major aspect of Terran R, from stages and payloads to ground systems, launch, landing, and refurbishment. The Cape is the only place where you see it all come together, offering a level of exposure and responsibility unmatched elsewhere in the program. This is where first flights happen, where history is built on top of history, and where the scale of whats underway is unlike anything in modern aerospace. The mission stays the same, but the work evolves with every milestone: from first launch to reuse, high-cadence operations, and beyond. If youre looking to define whats next in space launch and write a new playbook, not just repeat whats already been done, this is where it happens.

About the Role:

In this role, you will work closely with Test and Launch design engineers to evaluate and implement optimal manufacturing and integration solutions. You will lead fabrication and integration efforts, including coordination with third-party vendors and full ownership of integration processes. Youll collaborate with cross-functional teams-including fluids, civil, electrical, and mechanical disciplines-to develop effective integration strategies. Youll also be responsible for selecting techniques and processes that meet design tolerances, while providing input on and approving designs for manufacturability.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Aerospace, or related discipline) or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• 5+ years of experience manufacturing with a focus on structural builds, precision tooling, or ground support equipment
• Experience with CAD (NX, Creo, Solidworks, CATIA)
• Experience with partial or full life-cycle ownership of small to large structural build projects including lifting and rigging, integration, and proof testing
• Experience or working knowledge of in-field fabrication techniques including welding, line boring, match drilling, milling operations, and metrology required to achieve tight tolerance with structural systems
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills

Nice to haves but not required:

• 7+ years of experience in a partial or full cycle design engineering role
• Experience working with AFSPC/MAN 91-710
• Experience working with DOD, USAF, and NASA
• Experience with large steel/aluminum structures
• Experience with mechanical systems and mechanisms
• Checking drawings and reviewing GD&T

Successful candidates must clear a background check administered by the US government to obtain clearance for on-site work at our government partner location in Cape Canaveral, Florida.