Lead Launch Engineer

2 weeks ago

Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time

At SpaceX, we are pushing the boundaries of space technology to make humanity a multi-planetary species. As a Lead Launch Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing the technologies necessary to achieve this goal.

The Launch Projects team is responsible for designing and developing new launch initiatives and hardware. As a key member of this team, you will be responsible for leading the creation of new hardware and strategies to further SpaceX's goals of reuse and development of vehicles for Mars colonization.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage extensive ship-yard based build projects
  • Oversee structural fabricators to maintain cost and schedule
  • Ensure adherence to applicable oversight regulations
  • Develop complete specification and requirements documents
  • Lead the initial systems activation testing and sea-trials of new hardware designs
  • Develop early system trade studies and present for executive approval

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
  • 5 years of experience in a hands-on engineering environment
  • Familiarity with test-cells, data acquisition, and activation testing procedures

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • 4+ years of experience in the off-Shore maritime environment
  • Qualifications as a ship's engineer or equivalent
  • Experience developing build, scope, and requirements documents for shipyard work
  • Approved operator of large turbomachinery
  • Hands-on fabrication experience with rigging/carbon composites
  • Experience with NX/TeamCenter or similar CAD software
  • Experience with marine propulsion machinery and rotating equipment
  • Demonstrated ability to excel in a leadership role

Additional Requirements:

  • Must be able to support travel of at least 25%
  • Physically fit and able to support off-shore/maritime work
  • Willing to work flexible/odd hours as necessitated by launch/mission timelines

ITAR Requirements:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or 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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