Launch Engineer, Starship Stage 0

4 days ago

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

SpaceX is seeking a highly skilled Launch Engineer to join our team at Starship Stage 0. As a Launch Engineer, you will play a critical role in the design, development, and testing of our launch pad systems. Your expertise will be essential in ensuring the safe and efficient launch of our Starship vehicles.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with analysts and design teams to develop innovative solutions for tower design and manufacturing processes.
  • Develop and implement production procedures and processes to enhance production efficiency.
  • Coordinate and execute development, qualification, and acceptance testing of systems and tooling needed to meet hardware deadlines.
  • Design and develop CAD models and prints for flight and/or tooling components.
  • Lead on-site design engineering contact for the efficient build of parts and assemblies.
  • Create and maintain build schedules.
  • Resolve and analyze manufacturing discrepancies, interfacing with the quality team.
  • Participate in design reviews internally and with suppliers and customers.
  • Partner with engineering and production teams to generate ideas, designs, and improvements for current and next-generation vehicles.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other engineering discipline.
  • Hands-on project experience with mechanical systems.
Preferred Skills and Experience
  • 2+ years of manufacturing design experience.
  • 2+ years of professional experience in the field of aerospace/mechanical engineering.
  • 2+ years of experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) concepts.
  • Experience with fluid dynamics, finite element, or related computer-based modeling.
  • Experience with large steel structure construction (civil, naval, or mechanical).
  • Experience designing and/or operating pressurized systems (cryogenic, hydraulic, compressed gases).
  • Experience leading operation-critical part mechanical design, including basic structures calculations and design considerations.
  • Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) software packages.
  • Process development, facility and line layouts, error-proofing.
  • Experience with Unigraphics NX and Teamcenter CAD and product lifecycle management (PLM) systems.
  • Detailed knowledge of Siemens NC or similar CAD and PLM packages.
  • Prior experience with developing, maintaining, and improving welding processes.
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Additional Requirements
  • Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral.
  • 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.
  • Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments - heat, cold, rain.
  • Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise.
  • Schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility required.
  • Flexibility to travel to other SpaceX sites (less than 25%).
Compensation and Benefits

Pay range: Launch Engineer/Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year, Launch 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 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 & 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.

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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department.

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