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Launch EngineerInnovative Rocket Technologies Inc. • Los Angeles, CA, US
Launch Engineer

Launch Engineer

Innovative Rocket Technologies Inc. • Los Angeles, CA, US
23 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Our mission at iRocket is frequent, affordable access to space. We’re hiring a Launch Engineer to manage end-to-end launch operations, integration, vehicle readiness, and mission execution across sites.

The Role

  • Support vehicle assembly, integration, test (AIT), rollout, countdown, and flight operations.
  • Develop check-lists, execute vehicle / pad / environment checkouts, manage anomaly response during launch campaigns.
  • Coordinate with propulsion, avionics, structures, safety, and logistics teams to ensure mission readiness.
  • Monitor launch-site infrastructure, support logistics, GSE, and range coordination.
  • Review data post-flight, identify metrics for cadence improvement, and feed lessons into future campaigns.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
  • 3+ years of launch operations, systems integration, or mission-execution experience (space or defense sector preferred).
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills; comfortable in high-stakes environments.
  • Availability for travel and variable hours during campaigns; dynamic startup-pace experience preferred.
  • Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Wellness Resources
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