Launch Engineer, Spacecraft Integration (Starshield)
Location
Vandenberg, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Category
other-general
Posted
June 17, 2026
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
LAUNCH ENGINEER, SPACECRAFT INTEGRATION (STARSHIELD)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Support Starshield satellite engineering teams to provide strong launch-site and upstream engineering support of Starshield satellite design, checkouts, integration, launch, and post-launch campaign follow-ups
+ Drive major project initiatives for Starshield Program at the launch site, including Satellite Integration Process Improvements, GSE Asset Management Improvements, Satellite Fueling Improvements, Satellite Checkouts Improvements
+ Actively participate in design reviews for responsible areas of oversight and project tasking
+ Actively manage mission work instructions and plannin...
LAUNCH ENGINEER, SPACECRAFT INTEGRATION (STARSHIELD)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Support Starshield satellite engineering teams to provide strong launch-site and upstream engineering support of Starshield satellite design, checkouts, integration, launch, and post-launch campaign follow-ups
+ Drive major project initiatives for Starshield Program at the launch site, including Satellite Integration Process Improvements, GSE Asset Management Improvements, Satellite Fueling Improvements, Satellite Checkouts Improvements
+ Actively participate in design reviews for responsible areas of oversight and project tasking
+ Actively manage mission work instructions and plannin...