Launch Vehicle Manufacturing Reuse/Refurbishment Verification Project Engineer

TYTON LLC is seeking a Launch Vehicle Manufacturing and Refurbishment Verification Project Engineer/Lead Engineer to support USSF System Delta 80 New Entrant Launch Operations Division from Cape Canaveral, FL. This onsite role includes manufacturing oversight, refurbishment and build compliance verification, government gate contribution, engineering reporting, and 24/7 on-call support during active launch campaigns when requested.

Role Overview

The Project Engineer/Lead Engineer will guide manufacturing and refurbishment verification activities for flight products and supporting processes across LRIP facility readiness and Launch Service Provider (LSP) design changes. The position combines technical leadership with cross-organizational coordination to support mission-critical execution and customer-facing communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of senior-level manufacturing and refurbishment engineers to provide manufacturing oversight of flight products, processes, Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) facility readiness, and LSP design changes, including hardware configurations and engineering change orders.
• Apply technical expertise to support LSP build compliance with Quality Management System (QMS) command media, processes, and drawings, and brief relevant artifacts on AS6500 and quality issues while recommending enhancements toward U.S. Space Force AS9100 compliance.
• Serve as a primary technical contributor and team mentor during government gate elements, including Non-Recurring Design Validation Review Boards (NRBs), Chief Engineer Review Boards (ChERBs), and Engineering Review Boards (ERBs), providing critical inputs during status and technical meetings.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplined contractors, vendors, FFRDCs, and Space Force stakeholders to support functional SE&I management and drive favorable customer outcomes on contracted tasking.
• Develop, deliver, and brief accurate weekly and monthly engineering product reports, metrics, and nonconformance reports for the U.S. Space Force customer, ensuring timeliness and data integrity.
• Use enterprise collaboration and data tools, including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, SharePoint, Excel, Confluence, and Jira, to support data analysis, workflow management, and management briefings aligned to NSSL mission readiness.
• Maintain effective customer communications and provide 24/7 on-call support to the U.S. Space Force during active launch campaigns when requested.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in systems, mechanical, aerospace engineering, or other related STEM fields.
• 12+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, aerospace manufacturing, launch vehicles, or related technical roles.
• 3+ years of experience with military reuse space program processes, or 3 years of experience in life cycle of reuse launch vehicle hardware, or 3 years of experience in FAA flight maintenance reuse programs (any may substitute).
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Google Workspace
• SharePoint
• Excel
• Confluence
• Jira

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting SSC or other U.S. Government space organizations.
• Familiarity with launch vehicle design, production and reuse, systems processing, and operational workflows.
• Proven track record of success in LSP manufacturing oversight roles and mission support execution.
• Experienced self-starter and independent thinker with strong knowledge of key characteristics on major LSP critical end item assemblies in a launch vehicle production cycle.
• Knowledge and experience with Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) processes: X-Ray, Phase Array, Friction Stir Welding, Composite Forming processes, Avionics Board Assembly, and Automated Optical Inspections (AOI).

Compensation

USD 130,000 to 160,000 per year.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Clearance Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, and related resources.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity equipment, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

Education and Experience Notes

• Education: Bachelor’s (Preferred)
• Experience: Manufacturing engineering, aerospace mfg., launch vehicles: 10 years (Preferred)

Application Screening

Applicants will be asked to confirm experience with military reuse space program processes, or 3 years experience in life cycle of reuse launch vehicle hardware, or 3 years experience in FAA flight maintenance reuse programs (any may substitute).

Work Location

In person at Cape Canaveral, FL (onsite).