Senior Structural Engineer

About the Team:

The launch operations team is a part of the Cape Canaveral launch site and is primarily responsible for the operational aspects of vehicle integration, payload integration, pad operations, countdown operations, recovery, and reusability. In the last year, the launch operations team was primarily focused on the final integration, checkouts, and execution of flying Terran 1. This includes everything from completing the vehicle final build to clearing the range of aircraft and vessels for launch to being the key operators in the countdown operation. In the last six months, the team has been supporting our team in Stennis with engine testing development and execution. In parallel, the team is working hand in hand with engineering teams on the design and build of critical infrastructure to support Terran R.

About the Role:

As a Structural Engineer, you will be responsible for both civil and structural design, engineering, drawings, design documents, and reports for our new launch and test infrastructures. You will be responsible for managing the civil and structural aspects of construction projects, which includes requests for proposals, competitive bidding, bid evaluations, sub-contractor selections, sub-contractor management, and construction management. You will connect various internal technical teams to define architectural, structural, heavy civil, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, & industrial requirements. You will work closely with other test & launch team members including infrastructure, fluids, electrical, command & control, mechanical, and support operations during launch and test processing and operations. You will provide technical engineering support and information through the infrastructure procurement, construction, operation, and maintenance process.

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or related technical discipline as well as 5+ years of experience in civil structural design experience working in the aerospace or construction industry with a mix of hands-on field experience and project management experience
• Familiar with American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) steel manual, American Concrete Institute (ACI) code 318, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 7, and International Building Code (IBC)
• Understanding of standard construction procedures, best practices, means & methods as well as experience with documentation, construction drawings, construction bid solicitation, contractor selection, construction management, field supervision, permitting, QA/QC, and Safety
• Experience with project scoping, budgeting, and scheduling from both a day-to-day perspective as well as overall construction management
• Ability to work within 3D models utilizing NX, AutoCAD or similar CAD programs as well as experience with SAP2000, ETABS, or similar analysis software
• Ability to drive projects forward while managing and reporting progress to remote management as well as ability to work in dynamic environments and where change is constant

Nice to haves but not required: 

• 7+ years of civil structural design experience working in the aerospace or construction industry with a mix of hands-on field experience and project management experience OR Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) OR both
• Advanced degree or training in engineering, construction, operations, or project management
• Experience with facilities and systems within the aerospace industry as well as experience designing, building, or operating test or launch GSE within the aerospace industry
• Experience with FEM structural analysis
• Familiar with aerospace planning, procedures and operations, and safety (including LOTO)
• Experience working with state and federal government agencies

Successful candidates must clear a background check administered by the US government to obtain clearance for on-site work at our government partner location in Cape Canaveral, Florida.