Launch Engineer

Job description

# Launch Engineer > Innovative Rocket Technologies Inc. · Hauppauge, United States · Full-time · Posted 2025-10-20 **Workplace:** on_site ## 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 ## Apply [Apply at Innovative Rocket Technologies Inc.](https://apply.workable.com/innovative-rocket-technologies-inc/j/AC52615DDC/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)