Senior Launch Integration Engineer

Job overview

The Senior Launch Integration Engineer role is based onsite in Merritt Island, FL; fully remote candidates located within the U.S. will also be considered. Compensation is not specified. The role is part of the Launch Mission Manager team, supporting launch-base campaigns for Airbus U.S. space vehicles. The engineer develops and manages spacecraft-to-launch-vehicle interfaces and coordinates the engineering, logistics, safety, and verification work needed to meet customer commitments from requirements definition through launch-day operations. The role also contributes to spacecraft product-roadmap and customization efforts.

What you'll do

• Lead launch integration activities for Airbus spacecraft platforms, including ARROW
• analyze, design, and develop launch interfaces and requirements covering launcher selection, mechanical adaptation, electrical interfaces, separation systems, launch-site processing, transportation, and spacecraft tests
• ensure spacecraft and dispenser requirements align with launch-vehicle flow-downs
• manage interface documentation and modeling and verification data exchange
• coordinate cross-functional planning and task execution
• oversee systems safety analysis and range-safety documentation
• lead requirements and design for launch-site electrical ground support equipment
• chair technical exchange meetings
• coordinate solutions to interface challenges
• lead evaluation and procurement of launch dispensers and separation systems
• support product-roadmap development and spacecraft customization
• perform launch systems engineering and promote reuse of heritage designs and manufacturing infrastructure.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior launch integration engineer

spacecraft

launch vehicles

mechanical interfaces

electrical interfaces

launch campaigns

merritt island fl

remote considered in us

airbus u.s. space & defense

top secret clearance

u.s. citizenship

periodic travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting describes competitive compensation and superior employee benefits but does not specify benefit details.

Why this role

Requires a STEM bachelor’s degree and at least 9 years of experience, or a STEM master’s degree and at least 7 years. U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret clearance are required. Periodic travel is less than 20%, with occasional international travel.

About the employer

AIRBUS U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing. Sector: 33.