Lead Mechanical Engineer - Launch Operations
Location
Cape Canaveral, FL
Job Type
Full-time
Category
other-general
Posted
June 17, 2026
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 execute the mechanical in...
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 execute the mechanical in...