Production Operations Engineer (Starship)

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.