Join the team!
We’re charting new paths for today’s space race, and looking for motivated, visionary team members to join us at the forefront of space travel innovation. Review the listings below and see how you can join our crew.
Join the team!
We’re charting new paths for today’s space race, and looking for motivated, visionary team members to join us at the forefront of space travel innovation. Review the listings below and see how you can join our crew.
We don’t have any specific openings right now but we’re always looking for motivated rock stars to launch rockets from ships at sea. If you think you have what it takes to build the next generation of space transportation infrastructure, send us your resume!
Open Positions
Positions are open to U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents only.
Propulsion Engineer
- The engineering and operations team is headquartered in Merritt Island, Fl. This role will be in the Merritt Island location. Must be willing to relocate if outside of a commute area.
- Travel required on an as needed basis, ~25% of time.
The Spaceport Company is building the future of spaceports, starting with offshore launch. We are a small, passionate and accomplished team, that supports the development, construction, operation and maintenance of offshore spaceports for various solid and liquid rocket launch systems.
As a Propulsion Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the design, development, build, test and operations of launch vehicles capable of being launched offshore. In this role, you will have extreme ownership over all aspects of a concept creation, components design, analysis, manufacturing, testing, and validation for an advanced reusable rocket engine (components like thrust chambers, valves, injectors, turbomachinery, actuators, ignitors, etc). You will be responsible for the development of a system that is not being used anywhere else in the world. You must be a “barbarian at the gates,” comfortable operating in fast-paced, often ambiguous, iterative design cycle. Since we are a small team, we all wear many hats, so you also need to be able to learn new things quickly and be willing to help anyone on the team.
- Lead the entirety of launch vehicle propulsion systems development, testing, and operations.
- Perform R&D level trades for designs that meet obscure and unique critical design requirements.
- Capable of moving from intense design work at a desk, to hands-on build, test and operations.
- End-to-end ownership (” Cradle to Grave”) of system through flight, including data review, reuse, and on-console support as needed.
- Be able to perform risk-conscious decision-making under pressure
- Maintain a positive and constructive attitude in the face of technical and non-technical challenges
- Be proactive and flexible to changes in department/company strategy
- Go offshore to lead operations.
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (preferably Mechanical/Aerospace)
- 4+ years of experience with propulsion system development
- 4+ years of experience in hardware design, manufacture, assembly, test and/or flight
- Highly proficient in CAD, such as Solidworks, Autodesk, NX, etc
- Master’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or similar discipline
- 5+ years working in multidisciplinary teams, projects, or programs in a rapidly changing, highly demanding environment
- Demonstrated understanding of thermodynamics, compressible and incompressible flow, thermochemistry, mechanics, and structural design in demanding environments
- Demonstrated ability at successfully troubleshooting/resolving hardware test issues or flight anomalies from analyzing test data
- Experience in a test operational role for multiple test articles (engines, components, etc.)
- Experience with executing high quality work in a highly technical yet fast-moving environment with tight timelines and aggressive schedules
- Experience with systems-level engine modeling
- Experience working offshore.
- Basic knowledge of Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture principles.
- Experience with TVC methods, including LITVC and actuated systems.
- Hands-on experience with hybrid, solid, and/or liquid bi-prop rocket engine development and test.
- Must be able to perform job duties that require working on ships.
- When necessary, must be willing to work long hours and weekends to support launch and critical timelines
- Ability to work on offshore vessels
Please send your inquiries about this position along with your resume.
Mechanical Engineer
- The engineering and operations team is headquartered in Merritt Island, Fl. This role will be in the Merritt Island location. Must be willing to relocate if outside of a commute area.
- Travel required on an as needed basis, ~25% of time.
The Spaceport Company is building the future of spaceports, starting with offshore launch. We are a small, passionate and accomplished team, that supports the development, construction, operation and maintenance of offshore spaceports for various solid and liquid rocket launch systems.
As a Mechanical Engineer (Mid-Sr Level), you will be responsible for leading the design, development, build, test and operations of a variety of rocket launch ground service equipment (GSE), with a primary focus on offshore use. In this role, you will have extreme ownership over all aspects of concept creation, components design, analysis, manufacturing, testing, and validation for all Mechanical GSE related to launch vehicles. This role requires a Mechanical Engineering that is diverse enough to be well versed in structural, fluids, thermal, hydraulic, and mechanisms/electro-mechanical systems. You must be a “barbarian at the gates,” comfortable operating in fast-paced, often ambiguous, iterative design cycles. Since we are a small team, we all wear many hats, so you also need to be able to learn new things quickly and be willing to help anyone on the team.
- Lead the development, testing, and operations of various mechanical systems to support TSC Launch Operations. These systems may include, but are not limited to: blast protection structures, motion compensation equipment, upending mechanisms, cryogenic and non-cryogenic fluid loading equipment, low- and high-pressure pneumatic systems,
- Perform R&D level trades for designs that meet obscure and unique critical design requirements.
- Capable of moving from intense design work at a desk, to hands-on build, test and operations.
- End-to-end ownership (” Cradle to Grave”) of systems.
- Be able to perform risk-conscious decision-making under pressure
- Maintain a positive and constructive attitude in the face of technical and non-technical challenges
- Be proactive and flexible to changes in department/company strategy
- Go offshore to participate in (and lead) operations.
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (preferably Mechanical/Aerospace)
- 4+ years of experience with mechanical systems development
- 4+ years of experience in hardware design, manufacture, assembly, test and/or flight
- Highly proficient in CAD, such as Solidworks, Autodesk, NX, etc
- Master’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or similar discipline
- 5+ years working in multidisciplinary teams, projects, or programs in a rapidly changing, highly demanding environment
- Demonstrated understanding of materials, structures, fluids, and electro-mechanical systems.
- Demonstrated ability at successfully troubleshooting/resolving hardware test issues or anomalies from analyzing test data
- Experience with executing high quality work in a highly technical yet fast-moving environment with tight timelines and aggressive schedules
- Experience with systems-level analysis and modeling
- Experience working offshore.
- Experience with launch vehicles and/or launch vehicle GSE.
- Must be able to perform job duties that require working on ships.
- When necessary, must be willing to work long hours and weekends to support launch and critical timelines
- Ability to work on offshore vessels
Please send your inquiries about this position along with your resume.
Naval Architect
- The engineering and operations team is headquartered in Merritt Island, Fl. This role will be in the Merritt Island location. Must be willing to relocate if outside of a commute area.
- Travel required on an as needed basis, ~25% of time.
The Spaceport Company is building the future of spaceports, starting with offshore launch. We are a small, passionate, and accomplished team supporting the development, construction, operation, and maintenance of offshore spaceports for various solid and liquid rocket launch, landing, VTOL, and UUV or UAV systems.
As a Naval Architect/ Marine Engineer focused on the design, development, construction and operation of offshore vessels needed to launch and recover rockets offshore. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing existing vessels, developing new vessels, creating novel concepts of operation for many different types of rockets, interfacing with USCG/ABS, and supporting the offshore operations team. However, since we are a small team, we all wear many hats, so you also need to be able to learn new things quickly and be willing to help anyone on the team.
- Evaluate existing offshore vessels, and develop modification design, costs and schedule estimates to modify these vessels for use as offshore launch and recovery platforms.
- Develop and architect high-level design concepts and novel approaches to offshore spaceports.
- Design modifications, systems, new vessels and create fabrication drawings.
- Interface with external entities such as ABS, USCG, various Port Authorities, or the FAA.
- Perform detailed analyses to provide guidance for the offshore operations team, such as Stability analyses, tonnage calculations, vessel loading, ballasting, wind loading, and any other regulatory required documents.
- Estimate concept costs.
- Work with engineers, marine staff, and technicians to ensure requirements, deliverables, budgets and dates are met.
- Assist with shipyard oversight, when needed.
- Assist offshore testing and operations, when needed.
- Build and manage a reliable network of vessel brokers, ports, and shipyards across the world.
- Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering
- Extremely knowledgeable and proficient in CFR’s and ABS Rules associated with marine vessel design and operations.
- Professional experience using parametric CAD packages (e.g. Autodesk or Rhino) to model parts, assemblies and generating drawings.
- Previous experience performing dynamic and static stability analyses and generating RAOs.
- Professional experience using Stability software such as ProteusDS ShipMo3d, GHS, Maxsurf, DelftSHip and/or AutoHydro/AutoLoad
- At least two years of professional experience designing and analyzing marine vessels and mechanical structures in a marine environment.
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple development projects, prioritizing and executing tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Licensed Professional Engineer in Naval Architecture/Marine Engineering.
- Able to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers across multiple time zones and remote locations.
- Structural and mechanical design competency
- Prior experience in an offshore environment and/or with marine vessel operations
- Self-motivated and directed with keen attention to detail
- Professional experience using a high-end hydrodynamics analysis software package(s) to estimate vessel motions (ProteusDS ShipMo3d, Orca3d, Ansys AQWA, and/or Maxsurf Motion)
- Professional experience using a CFD analysis software package(s) (Simerics, Star-ccm, and/or ANSYS Fluent)
- Position is subject to pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing
- Must be able to perform job duties that require climbing through ships while in shipyards, dry dock or offshore for inspection and evaluation purposes.
- When necessary, must be willing to work long hours and weekends to support launch and critical timelines
- Ability to work on offshore vessels
Please send your inquiries about this position along with your resume.
Electrical Engineer
- The engineering and operations team is headquartered in Merritt Island, Fl. This role will be in the Merritt Island location. Must be willing to relocate if outside of a commute area.
- Travel required on an as needed basis, ~25% of time.
The Spaceport Company is building the future of spaceports, starting with offshore launch. We are a small, passionate, and accomplished team supporting the development, construction, operation, and maintenance of offshore spaceports for various solid and liquid rocket launch and landing.
As an Electrical Engineer you will be responsible for design, development, build and operations of electrical systems required to support offshore launch. In this role, you will be responsible for developing end-to-end electrical system (offshore, onshore, or anywhere), new concepts of operations for many different types of launch vehicles, and supporting the offshore team during real-time launch ops. In this position, you will take extreme ownership over critical ground support equipment related to electrical systems. We are a small, dedicated team that wear many hats, so you also need to be able to learn new things quickly and be willing to help anyone on the team.
- Work in a team environment with other engineering disciplines to provide detailed electrical design or modifications for the installation of the following equipment and systems:
- Electrical power distribution systems.
- Switch-gear and motor control centers.
- Exterior and interior lighting.
- Ground support system controls and ladder logic.
- Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units.
- Generators (primary and emergency)
- Automatic transfer switches.
- Power monitoring hardware and software.
- Data/phone distribution and wiring.
- Building and site grounding systems.
- Solar panels and battery storage
- Fire alarm systems and lightning protection systems.
- Provide electrical engineering support to troubleshoot existing electrical equipment and controllers.
- Provide engineering support for the design, operation, and troubleshooting of all the vessel or facility electrical components and systems, including:
- Load flow analysis of electrical power distribution systems.
- Electrical equipment evaluation.
- Equipment grounding.
- Power monitoring hardware and software.
- Ensure that all equipment interfaces properly with other mechanical and electrical systems, including compatibility with power budgets.
- Coordinate all electrical installations and maintenance activities with local electrical utilities personnel.
- Ensure all electrical designs and installations conform to applicable codes and regulations.
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline.
- 3+ years of professional experience working on electrical projects, power distribution systems, switchgear, UPS’s, and/or generators.
- 5+ years of years of professional experience in a similar role.
- Professional Engineering (PE) license.
- Ability to read and understand power and control schematics.
- Ability to read and understand highly technical equipment operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals.
- Experience with variable frequency drives (VFDs) and industrial pumps.
- Experience with controls in MODBUS communication.
- Experience with medium voltage distribution.
- Experience with control panel design and production.
- Working knowledge of power coordination and arc flash.
- Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently.
- High level of self-motivation, with the ability to work under minimal supervision.
- Good organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize and schedule workload.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Positions are open to U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents only.
- Ability to work offshore (for short periods) as necessary to support critical milestones
- The engineering and operations team is headquartered in Merritt Island, Fl. This role will be in the Merritt Island location. Must be willing to relocate if outside of a commute area.
- Travel required on an as needed basis, ~25% of time.
Please send your inquiries about this position along with your resume.
Check here regularly for more opportunities to join our growing team.