Critical Lift & Transport Engineer (Falcon)
Skills
- Hands-on experience with mechanical and structural hardware
- Rigging and crane lifting expertise
- Transport planning for heavy-haul and marine operations
- Center-of-gravity and mass-properties calculations
- Familiarity with CAD tools (Siemens NX, SOLIDWORKS)
- Knowledge of lifting standards and regulations (OSHA, ASME B30, AFSPCMAN 91-710)
- Ability to perform stress, fatigue, and stability analyses
- Strong communication for cross-team coordination and leadership briefings
- Field operations experience under high-pressure, industrial conditions
Responsibilities
- Plan, analyze, and execute critical lifts and heavy-haul transports for rocket stages and GSE on land and at sea
- Develop lift plans, rigging designs, and transport configurations including center-of-gravity calculations
- Coordinate across vehicle analysis, launch ops, logistics, and recovery teams to assess mass properties and load paths
- Create rework work orders, maintenance dispositions, and emergency procedures for custom hardware and transport systems
- Perform risk assessments, hazard analyses, and fatigue/stress calculations for lifts and transports
- Oversee on-site operations including pre-lift dry runs, real-time monitoring, and post-operation debriefs
- Manage vendor interfaces and supervise contracted crane, rigging, trailer, and marine operations
- Maintain engineering documentation, calculations, drawings, and certification packages for audits and agencies
- Support off-hour and high-stakes operations with real-time troubleshooting and issue resolution
- Drive continuous improvement in lift/transport processes and present engineering data to government agencies
Education
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (required)
- Master's degree in a relevant engineering field (preferred)
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance
- Eligibility for long-term incentives (stock, options, or cash awards) and discretionary bonuses
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid parental leave
- Three weeks paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
- Paid sick leave per company policy
- Various employee discounts and perks
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