Senior Launch & Test Engineer
Company: ABL Space Systems
Location: El Segundo
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
El Segundo, CaliforniaEngineering - Launch & Test /Full-time
/On-siteABL Space Systems was founded in 2017 by veterans of SpaceX
and Morgan Stanley to develop low-cost launch vehicles for the
small satellite industry. More importantly, we're building a launch
system we are truly proud of - no gimmicks or over-design, just
reliable, rapidly deployable launches. We're an ambitious team with
big goals and, together, we're determined to prove that reaching
space can be simple, efficient, and routine. - -When launch day
arrives, we want you by our sideLaunch & Test Engineers are the
end-users of ABL hardware and the final guardians of the rocket
before
flight.From---vehicle---mates---and---checkout---to---ground---systems---to---payload---processing---and---integration,---Launch
& Test Engineers---are
responsible---for---the---getting---the---vehicle---to---the---pad
and hardware onto the test stand. On launch---day,---they---also
command the vehicle during active operations, and on test days they
will serve the same purpose on ABL's test stands. Launch & Test
Engineers know the vehicle and ground-systems schematics by heart
and can visualize operations ten steps ahead. When there's a
problem, they know how to safe the hardware and begin
troubleshooting.RESPONSIBILITIES:Write and drive procedures to
integrate hardware and validate software, avionics, and fluid
systems on the launch vehicle. Examples of assemblies include:
integrated stages, engines, navigation avionics, radio frequency
(RF) transmitters and receivers, and valvesAfter training and
evaluation, serve as a Vehicle Controller (VC) to command the
vehicle during powered and pressurized checkout operationsWork
alongside technicians to implement and execute operations hardware
and infrastructureSpecify and design fluid system Ground Support
Equipment (GSE)Review test data against established criteria to
make go/no-go call on vehicle integrityPerform final vehicle
closeouts and verify hardware is go for flightProcess customer
satellites and encapsulate them into ABL's payload fairingBASIC
QUALIFICATIONS:B.S. in an engineering discipline from an accredited
university---6+ years of industry experience in a production,
integration & test, or launch operationsExperience with P&ID
design and fluid instrumentation and controlPREFERRED SKILLS &
EXPERIENCE:Experience within an aerospace, aviation, or automotive
manufacturing environmentHigh degree of computer literacy and
demonstrated ability to integrate technology to reduce costs and/or
drive automation projections -Familiarity with Microsoft
applications (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and
Project) -Experience with strategic planning, project scoping,
budgeting, and scheduling for both a day-to-day tasks as well as
overall strategic quarterly plans -Ability to work in a
fast-paced/cross-functional environment while maintaining on-time
project completion and driving process improvement -Demonstrate
innovative and futuristic thinking to drive continuous improvement
-WHAT WE LOOK FOR:1. Critical thinking: ABL engineers understand
the "why" behind all design decisions, operational events and test
outcomes. -2. Ability to deal with ambiguity: there is no roadmap
and ABL engineers must be comfortable defining their own pathway to
an objective. -3. End-to-end ownership: projects are delivered
fully complete and ready for flight; there is no one to pick up the
slack of partially complete work. -ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:This
role must be willing to travel to launch and test sites to support
integration and test work, especially on first-article
products.Travel in excess of 50% to ABL's sites in Mojave, Edwards
Air Force Base, Vandenberg Air Force Base, Shetland Space Centre,
and beyond.$145,000 - $210,000 a yearThe salary range for this role
is $145,000-$210,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we
reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at
the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than
the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An
employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on
several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education,
qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic
location, performance, and business or organizational needs. We
offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off,
medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible
employees.ITAR RequirementThis position requires access to
information protected under US export control laws, including the
International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export
Administration Regulations. - As such, US person status (including
US citizens, -U.S. -permanent residents, -individuals granted U.S.
asylum status, or individuals admitted in U.S. refugee status) -is
a required qualification for this position.Equal Opportunity
EmployerWe are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual
orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin,
protected veteran status, disability, genetics, or citizenship
status (when otherwise legally authorized to work and access
export-controlled data) and will not be discriminated against on
the basis of such characteristics or any other status protected by
the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We
encourage applicants of all ages.
Keywords: ABL Space Systems, Laguna Niguel , Senior Launch & Test Engineer, Engineering , El Segundo, California
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