Job Description

xc2xa9PyraLink Aerospace LAUNCH FACILITIES ENGINEER Overberg Test Range, WC, South Africa PyraLink Aerospace was founded under the philosophy that Simplicity, Affodability and Flexibility are closely coupled with a goal of creating a strong society where South Africans can make Space part of their daily conversations. LAUNCH FACILITIES ENGINEER The facilities engineer will be responsible for design, construction, operations and maintenance of critical PyraLink Aerospace facilities and systems. They will participate, coordinate, and execute infrastructure projects as well as oversee ongoing operations and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and utilities. This will involve corrective, preventive and predictive maintenance techniques as well as operational and design feedback for maintaining and improving all systems at PyraLink Aerospace's rocket launch site in Overberg, Arniston. RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate all phases of site development projects including coordination with other groups on site to maximize productivity and organize schedules to fit operations
• Contractor management including request for proposal, specification and selection of supplier
• Provide technical engineering support/information to ensure construction/maintenance complies with all standards, codes, and specifications
• Commission, operate and maintain facilities with mechanical and electrical systems
• Verify maintenance is being completed and coordinate all repair, build, and contingency systems efforts for HVAC, high power, cranes, facility systems (e.g. lighting, doors, roof leaks), security systems, and fire protection systems
• Develop cost estimates, material requisitions, plans and specifications for multiple small and large multi-discipline projects
• Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close-out
• Prepare and coordinate capital expenditure process; including reviews, approvals and execution of site capital projects ensuring technical specifications, budget and deadlines are met
• Communicate and deliver building/maintenance activities and schedule to personnel, subcontractors and material suppliers to effectively and efficiently execute targeted deadlines
• Ensure the reliability and maintainability of new and modified installations
• Respond to facility emergencies and own facility readiness procedures for hurricanes and environmental threats
• Work with CSIR & Denel to acquire building permits when appropriate, and ensure all certificates and final inspections have been obtained prior to project close out

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelorxe2x80x99s degree in an engineering discipline
• 2+ years of professional experience with facilities engineering and/or construction
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar design software

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of experience in facility maintenance (electrical, HVAC, and/or structural) and facility construction (buildings, roads, drainage, foundations, etc.)
• Ability to perform and manage technically complex projects using independent judgement and personal initiative
• Experience reading, reviewing, and approving shop and fabrication drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals
• Experience using precision measuring instruments
• Ability to produce drawings for welders and machine shop fabrication in AutoCAD
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Experience operating boom lifts, man lifts, fork lifts and cranes
• Proficient skill level using Microsoft Office suite

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to pass SA Air Force background check for Overberg Air Force Base
• Ability to travel to other PyraLink Aerospace project sites to support work
• Occasionally exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments- heat, cold, rain
• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odours, and noise
• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends
• A valid driverxe2x80x99s license
• Lead design reviews and activation testing
• Serve as a technical interface to customers and suppliers
• Monitor and participate in ground system build and test, hands-on in the field, alongside skilled technician teams
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians when performing critical operations on non-flight hardware including mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelorxe2x80x99s degree in an engineering discipline
• Experience with CAD and FEA software packages (can be in a professional, academic, entrepreneurial, or hobby setting)
• Hands-on hardware experience performing fabrication, assembly and/or testing (can be in a professional, academic, entrepreneurial, or hobby setting)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with NX/Teamcenter designing parts and assemblies
• Demonstrated ability to own hardware or systems within an integrated engineering team outside a classroom setting (Engineers without Borders, Design-Build-Fly, PYRA student launch, personal entrepreneurial ventures, etc.)
• Analytical/scientific programming experience (Python, Matlab, Excel, etc.)
• Hands-on experience working with complex fluid or mechanical systems in a professional setting
• Demonstrated expertise in the design, build, and operation of systems per any of the following: o Fluids -ASME B31.3, ASME B&PV Code Section VIII o Mechanical: AFSPCMAN 91-710, ASME B30, ASME BTH-1, NASA-STD-5005
• Excellent written and oral communication, especially translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• General hands-on mechanical experience: welding, automotive, robotics, rocketry, etc.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere
• Unfazed by change in strategic direction

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to pass SA Air Force background check for Overberg Test Range
• Must be willing to travel to other PyraLink Aerospace locations as necessary
• 50 hour work week is typical, and may vary depending on site operational needs, flexibility is required

Job Type: Full-time Ability to Commute:

• Cape Town, Western Cape (Required)