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SpaceX Propulsion Systems Engineer

2 months ago

Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States SpaceX Full time
Job Summary

SpaceX is seeking a highly skilled Launch Engineer to join our team at the Cape Canaveral facility. As a Launch Engineer, you will be responsible for the integration and testing of the Dragon Propulsion system, ensuring the safe and efficient launch of our spacecraft.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute procedures for the integration and test of crew/cargo Dragon flight hardware and ground support equipment
  • Become a Dragon vehicle controller and test conductor to run Dragon integrated system pressurized testing, proofing, and fluids operations
  • Evaluate flight vehicle requirements and work scope definition for capsule refurbishment campaigns, including evaluation of change, risk, and previous as-built conditions
  • Manage projects to drive impactful change in how we refurbish Dragon
  • Responsible for enabling day-to-day execution of the vehicle maintenance, integration, propellant system checkouts and test flow
  • Develop and refine inspection, repair/retrofit, assembly and system test procedures based on lessons learned to mature status
  • Design high-level vehicle maintenance architecture including build flow and test operations for maximum efficiency
  • Manage work orders and the driving of non-conformances into actionable items and system improvements
  • Maintain large integrated planning documents that are inclusive of varying capsule configurations and work scope
  • Design and develop tools and hardware to enable vehicle processing and ensure vehicle testing abilities
  • Help develop, build and maintain Dragon processing facilities
  • Closely collaborate with engineering staff from other departments and highly skilled technicians on a daily basis
  • Work with a government or commercial customer on pre- and post-flight preparations for human spaceflight
  • Manage and track multiple priorities while maintaining a focus towards common project goals
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, chemical engineering, or other engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of experience with hardware development, vehicle integration or refurbishment, manufacturing, pressurized systems, or operations
Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Experience in writing complex integration work instructions on integrated assemblies
  • Experience working with high pressure and/or electrical and/or high hazard systems
  • Experience with automation particularly of fluids systems
  • Experience interacting with CAD software and large CAD models
  • Master's degree in an engineering discipline
  • Capable of solving complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Demonstrated success providing mentorship to junior engineers
Additional Requirements
  • Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
  • Flight hardware typically is built in tight quarters and physical dexterity is required
  • Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings and climbing hand over hand
  • May be exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments - heat, cold, rain
  • Schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility required
Compensation and Benefits

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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

ITAR Requirements
  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. * 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. * 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Equal Opportunity Employer

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.