Launch Engineer

Our mission at iRocket is frequent, affordable access to space. We're hiring a Launch Engineer to manage end-to-end launch operations, integration, vehicle readiness, and mission execution across sites.

The Role

• Support vehicle assembly, integration, test (AIT), rollout, countdown, and flight operations
• Develop check-lists, execute vehicle/pad/environment checkouts, manage anomaly response during launch campaigns
• Coordinate with propulsion, avionics, structures, safety, and logistics teams to ensure mission readiness
• Monitor launch-site infrastructure, support logistics, GSE, and range coordination
• Review data post-flight, identify metrics for cadence improvement, and feed lessons into future campaigns

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
• 3+ years of launch operations, systems integration, or mission-execution experience (space or defense sector preferred)
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills; comfortable in high-stakes environments
• Availability for travel and variable hours during campaigns; dynamic startup-pace experience preferred

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Wellness Resources