PRODUCTION OPERATIONS ENGINEER (STARSHIP)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Help SpaceX achieve its long-term goal of colonizing Mars by directly supporting functional checkouts of Starship/Superheavy vehicles
- Establish test criteria and pass/fail requirements for integrated vehicle checkouts
- Work improvements to testing efficiency and safety of vehicle testing
- Lead hazardous testing operations to validate vehicle build and ensure propellant and electrical systems are built per design intent
- Perform pressurized checkouts as well as electrical/sensor checkouts via control console
- Develop procedures and processes for ‘first-article’ validation
- Troubleshoot hardware issues real-time, and drive feedback to correct owners to eliminate repeat issues
- Interface with both engineering and technicians in the field
- Develop deep understanding of vehicle construction and avionics/propulsion architecture
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
- 2+ years of project and/or professional experience with fluid systems
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Advanced degree in mechanical engineering
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Experience creating, reading, and interpreting electrical and fluid schematics
- Systems engineering experience, ability to understand multi-disciplinary integrated systems
- Hands-on build experience
- Familiar with fluids system component functionality as well as electrical system operation (low voltage and high voltage)
- Previous fluids or data acquisition design
- Real-time operations/integrated hazardous test experience
- Experience using and troubleshooting ground control systems required for remote operations and instrumentation feedback
- Ability to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers
- Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure, fast paced environment
- Self-motivated and directed with keen attention to detail
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be willing to travel to our launch sites in support of build out activities and launches; travel requirement is up to 15%
- Must pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
- Must be able to work all shifts, extended hours and weekends as needed
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Structures Engineer/Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year
Structures Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
