Serve as the system responsible engineer (SRE) for production jettison and separation systems on a launch vehicle payload fairing.
Own end-to-end production engineering for pyrotechnic and ordnance-actuated separation mechanisms.
Lead anomaly resolution and root cause investigations for production hardware nonconformances.
Drive certification activities and interface with regulatory bodies and customer organizations.
Develop and maintain system-level documentation including interface control documents, specifications, and acceptance criteria.
Resolve structural margin and loads issues related to separation system interfaces.
Provide manufacturing and production support for ordnance-based mechanical systems.
Coordinate with suppliers on ordnance components, energetic devices, and custom mechanical assemblies.
Support launch preparation, engineering support requests, and flight readiness activities.
Work with cross‑functional teams responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and suppliers to produce world‑class aerospace hardware.
Maintain and report on schedule, budget, and technical status.
Coach, mentor, and technically assist other engineers.
Identify opportunities for improvements and operational cost savings.
Requirements
Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering and 8+ years of experience with aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures, mechanisms, or pyrotechnic systems.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Experience with pyrotechnic or ordnance‑actuated separation systems (e.g., linear shaped charges, frangible joints, pin pullers, explosive bolts, or similar energetic devices).
System‑level engineering ownership experience – ability to own a complex mechanical/pyrotechnic system end‑to‑end from design through production and flight.
Experience with structural dynamics, FEM interpretation, and loads analysis as applied to separation events.
Strong understanding of production engineering processes for flight hardware.
Experience with certification or qualification processes (e.g., NSSL, NASA, FAA, or equivalent regulatory frameworks).
Experience with anomaly resolution, failure investigation, and root cause analysis on flight or flight‑like hardware.
Mechanical design experience using CAD (Creo/Windchill preferred), hand calculations, and FEA (ANSYS preferred) tools.
Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance analysis (ASME Y14.5).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
Collaborative mindset and effective interpersonal skills.
Strong desire to continuously learn, improve, and drive solutions forward.