Launch Mechanical Engineer II

About the Team: 

The Launch team operates at the intersection of every major aspect of Terran R, from stages and payloads to ground systems, launch, landing, and refurbishment. The Cape is the only place where you see it all come together, offering a level of exposure and responsibility unmatched elsewhere in the program. This is where first flights happen, where history is built on top of history, and where the scale of what's underway is unlike anything in modern aerospace. The mission stays the same, but the work evolves with every milestone: from first launch to reuse, high-cadence operations, and beyond. If you're looking to define what's next in space launch and write a new playbook, not just repeat what’s already been done, this is where it happens.

About the Role: 

• Lead mechanical design projects from concept through implementation using sound engineering principles.
• Coordinate technical requirements with vehicle and ground support engineering teams.
• Develop detailed 3D CAD models, 2D mechanical drawings, fluid system schematics, and electrical system schematics.
• Perform structural, dynamic, and system performance analyses using hand calculations and finite element methods (FEM).
• Present design concepts and project updates to engineering and cross-functional teams, emphasizing functionality, feasibility, and safety.

About You: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of two (2) years of professional engineering experience in structural systems, mechanical design, fluid power systems, or related areas.
• Solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including structural analysis and fluid systems design.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality results on schedule, including under challenging or ambiguous conditions.

Nice to haves, but not required: 

• Experience with launch vehicle interface mechanisms, support tooling, or similar systems.
• Familiarity with applicable NASA, DoD, Space Force, or related industry standards.
• Working knowledge of structural materials, manufacturing methods, and fabrication processes.
• Experience designing complex fluid systems (e.g., high-pressure gas, cryogenic, flammable fluids, or hydraulics).