Launch Integration Engineer

Astro Digital designs, builds, and operates a diverse range of small satellite systems supporting space-based turnkey missions for several business applications, including earth observation, communications, in-orbit demonstrations, risk reduction, science, and exploration. Astro Digital is headquartered in Santa Clara, California with roughly 100 employees and infrastructure around the globe. Position SummaryThe launch integration engineer is a multi-disciplinary engineering role reporting to a senior launch integration engineer and the director of the mechanical department onsite at our Littleton, Colorado facility. The launch integration engineer will be responsible for:Coordinating, compiling, reviewing, and submitting launch vehicle-required deliverables under the direction of the senior launch integration engineer. This requires internal coordination with program managers and mechanical design and structural leads, including monitoring deadlines, checking technical information, etc. Good foundational knowledge of aerospace systems is required.In-person, hands-on support of all program launch integration at various launch sitesSupporting spacecraft integration as needed by the Assembly, Integration, and Test department and when launch integration responsibilities allowSupplementing mechanical design engineers in designing and procuring GSE to support launch integration – CAD design, part and assembly drawing creationOccasional in-person support of vibration testingArranging the shipment of vehicles and toolsets to launch and test facilitiesCoordinating with launch support providers to support launch integration activitiesCreating handling and testing procedures for vibe tests and launch integrationThe ideal candidate is meticulous, self-motivated, and passionate about aerospace technology. He or she would be comfortable with the multi-disciplinary attributes of the position, willing and eager to learn new skills. He or she would also be willing to travel regularly, roughly 6-8x per year.Preferred QualificationsBS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or closely related field. If no engineering degree, candidate must demonstrate at least 3 years of experience in a similar roleComfortable understanding of aerospace systems fundamentals, particularly as they apply to meeting launch vehicle payload requirementsCAD design experience to augment mechanical design engineers in designing and procuring GSE to support launch integrationExtensive first-hand experience handling and integrating flight hardwareFundamental understanding of fastener torques, spaceflight material requirements, adhesive application, and other integration-related aspects of mechanical engineeringComfortable interpreting assembly drawingsFamiliarity with SpaceX Falcon 9 and other launch vehicle rideshare requirementsThis position requires access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, and services. U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 22 CFR §120.15 and 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3) is required.Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance options, 401k matching, 10 floating holidays, 5 sick days, and 3 weeks (15 days) of PTO per year.Job Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $90k – 110k annually depending on experience levelLocation: Onsite in Littleton, CO with 1-2 days/wk hybrid permitted