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Launch Engineer
Accepting applicationsiRocket · Hauppauge, NY
Full-Time Mid_senior cadence
Posted
21h ago
Category
Packaging
Experience
Mid_senior
Country
United States
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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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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