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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Launch System Integration Engineer - **Company:** Terran Orbital - **Location:** Irvine, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $105,000.0 - $135,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Computer Literacy, SolidWorks (CAD), Software Requirements Analysis, Jama (Software) - **Published:** July 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/60d956e2-3564-4d0e-a155-2f69fbbcc6a6 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related technical field * 2+ years' experience as aerospace, mechanical, system engineer or similar * Hands-on experience with payload integration and/or launch integration, or * Experience with large structure and electrical assembly * Experience with SSCMAN 91-710 Compliance and MSPSP * Highly detail-oriented * Experience effectively communicating with cross-functional teams, external customers, and launch suppliers * Able to communicate effectively with strong organizational skills * Must be willing to travel up to 25% for launch site integration support * Willing to work extended hours and weekends as required * Willing and able to operate heavy machinery (i.e lifts, overhead cranes) * U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance Preferred Qualifications and Skills * Experience with SolidWorks * Experience with requirement tools such as JAMA and Valispace * Experience with propellant systems for spacecraft * Experience with MGSE for structures handling (i.e lift/breakover fixtures, large structure stands) * Experience with space vehicle separation systems * Familiarity with GEVS and/or SMC-S-16 testing requirements, An employee must meet the physical demands described to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. In performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit or stand for long durations of time, in addition to bending, reaching, and walking. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. This position is generally sedentary, with substantial computer usage. ## Description * Manage all aspects related to launch segment for specific programs (i.e dispenser/separation system requirements, packaging and shipping space vehicle and launch-related hardware, unpacking hardware at vehicle integration site, and launch integration planning and execution) * Primary technical POC for launch with multiple disciplines, with customers, and with launch providers * Coordinate and conduct test campaigns of space vehicle and launch-related hardware * Write and execute the necessary assembly, integration and test procedures to support the launch integration campaign. * Work with design and tooling engineers to develop and/or design assembly, integration, or checkout tooling. * Work closely with members of program teams, technical peers, and operations to ensure the Launch Systems Engineering team and launch integration activities meet all requirements and achieve all milestones. ## Related Videos - [Tackling the Risks of AI - With AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1690-tackling-the-risks-of-ai-with-ai) - [XR Demystified: Separating Facts from Fiction in 2024](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1117-xr-demystified-separating-facts-from-fiction-in-2024) - [Times of (climate) crisis - How and why sustainable software is a must!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/988-times-of-climate-crisis-how-and-why-sustainable-software-is-a-must) - [From Space to Software: Reliability Lessons 40 Years After Challenger](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100283-from-space-to-software-reliability-lessons-40-years-after-challenger) - [Google Gemma and Open Source AI Models - Clement Farabet](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1354-google-gemma-and-open-source-ai-models-clement-farabet) - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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