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Develop and optimize launch and orbital trajectory simulations for Terran R customer missions. The engineer will build software tooling, lead interdisciplinary vehicle and mission trade analyses, maintain trajectory and vehicle requirements, and collaborate across Vehicle Engineering. The role requires hands-on work with complex simulations, rocketry or space systems, and end-to-end ownership in a fast-paced startup environment.

Supports manufacturing operations engineering by improving safety, quality, productivity, logistics, ergonomics, capacity, material flow, and workforce efficiency. Develops operational metrics, dashboards, audit tools, standard operating procedures, layouts, and workflow designs. Uses data analysis, simulations, Lean Six Sigma, and process enhancements to scale rocket manufacturing operations. Collaborates across technical and operations teams and contributes to automation pilots and data integrity improvements.

Performs materials and processes prototyping, test coupon design and fabrication, testing, machining, and documentation for aerospace high-temperature composites and heatshields. Troubleshoots processing challenges, supports laboratory operations, shares technical expertise, and mentors team members. The role requires extensive hands-on experience with composite fabrication, adhesives, vacuum infusion, furnace operations, and CNC machining, with optional experience using advanced thermal, mechanical, and chemical testing instruments.

Lead full-cycle recruiting for corporate and business functions, partnering with G&A leaders to develop hiring strategies, source specialized talent, advise hiring managers, manage senior-level searches, negotiate offers, deliver strong candidate experiences, and maintain accurate recruiting data in Greenhouse.

Owns development, testing, and integration of GPS-based navigation avionics for a launch vehicle. Responsibilities include RF architecture, hardware bring-up, validation, debugging, qualification testing, antenna and communications systems, architectural trade studies, cross-functional integration, technical analysis, and mentoring engineers. The role supports critical navigation, telemetry, command, landing, recovery, and booster reuse systems.

Own materials and processes engineering for launch vehicle fluid systems. Qualify materials and processes for flight and reuse, develop engineering standards, lead experimental design and process improvement, and support material selection, manufacturing, failure analysis, inspections, and risk assessments. Collaborate with materials, laboratory, fluid systems, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, fracture control, and leadership teams to resolve technical risks and enable reliable, cost-effective production.

The Avionics Production Supervisor manages a team of technicians, ensuring quality production, training, and efficient operations while fostering safety and continuous improvement.

Own mission design and trajectory analysis for a 2028 Mars Orbiter mission. Develop interplanetary and Mars orbital trajectories, navigation processes, orbit determination, maneuver analyses, and DSN tracking measurement interfaces. Build mission design tools, software requirements, architectures, and engineering practices while coordinating with GNC, spacecraft systems, communications, software, and mission operations teams. Provide technical ownership across mission design and flight navigation activities.

Develops, validates, and improves manufacturing test assets and processes for mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic aerospace assemblies. Leads test system and tooling design, work instructions, training, safety compliance, shop-floor troubleshooting, test data analysis, root-cause investigations, and corrective actions. Collaborates with design, manufacturing, production, supply chain, and quality teams to deliver scalable, reliable testing for rocket hardware.

Designs, analyzes, builds, and tests launch vehicle mechanisms for Terran R, including stage separation, payload deployment, aero control features, and landing gear. Performs concept development, trade studies, requirements definition, load and material assessments, manufacturing integration, and hardware testing while collaborating with structures, avionics, fluids, test, additive manufacturing, and manufacturing teams.