SeniorLaunchVehicleDesignEngineer

## Description Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are seeking a Senior Launch Vehicle Design Engineer I to our team. In this role, you will work across multidisciplinary engineering teams to solve complex technical challenges, drive system-level design trades, and ensure mission success through rigorous analysis, testing, and validation. ## JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Lead the design, analysis, and development of primary and secondary launch vehicle structures, stage interfaces, and payload accommodations. Perform static and transient structural and thermal analysis of LV components and systems to ensure mechanical integrity under operational loads. Develop and execute test programs, analyze experimental data, and apply findings to optimize designs. Prepare CAD models for FEA analysis and manufacturing. Generate technical documentation, including reports, specifications, and contributions to PDRs and CDRs. Collaborate across mechanical, aerospace, and controls engineering teams to deliver flight-ready systems. Mentor junior and senior engineers to build technical understanding and professional development. Participate in mission opera