Sr. Launch Engineer, Mechanical Systems (Launch Pads)

SpaceX(14 days ago)

Vandenberg, CAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$125,000 - $175,000Launch Pad Engineering

About this role

Senior Launch Engineer supporting the Launch Pad Engineering Team at Vandenberg Space Force Base, responsible for ensuring launch pad readiness for Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy missions. The role focuses on developing engineering solutions and improving launch pad operations to maximize efficiency while maintaining safety and reliability. The position is part of SpaceX’s efforts to enable routine and safe launch operations and requires coordination with internal teams and government agencies.

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Required Skills

Finite Element
ANSYS
FEMAP
Siemens NX
SolidWorks
Python
Instrumentation
Control Systems
Troubleshooting
Structural Analysis

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related engineering discipline
ITAR Eligibility (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee)
Ability to pass U.S. Air Force background check

About SpaceX

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SpaceX is an aerospace manufacturer and launch services company that designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. Founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology and ultimately enable human life on other planets, it developed the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, the Dragon crew/cargo spacecraft, and the next‑generation Starship — with a strong emphasis on reusable boosters. SpaceX provides commercial and government launch services (including crewed ISS missions, satellite deployments and rideshares) and operates the Starlink broadband constellation. The company is known for rapid iterative development and cost‑reduction through reuse to expand access to space.