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Lead Mechanical Engineer - Launch Operations

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Location 📍 Cape Canaveral, United States
Posted 📅 June 16, 2026
Work Type ⏰ Full-time

Position Overview

Job Title: Lead Mechanical Engineer – Launch Operations

Job Description

This role leads all mechanical integration activities at the launch site, serving as the primary on-site mechanical authority throughout the launch campaign. The Lead Mechanical Engineer – Launch Operations defines and executes the mechanical integration strategy, ensures mechanical readiness of satellites and launch adapters, and drives risk mitigation for flight hardware and Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE). The position bridges design, manufacturing, and launch operations while providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers and technicians, and coordinating with internal and external partners to ensure safe, efficient, and flawless launch execution.

Responsibilities

  • Own and lead all mechanical integration efforts at the launch site, ensuring satellites and launch adapters are flight-ready and fully certified for launch.
  • Define, document, and...
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    Job Details

    Employment Type
    Full-time
    📊
    Category
    Engineers
    🏠
    Work Arrangement
    On-site
    📍
    Location
    Cape Canaveral, United States