Production Operations Engineer (Super Heavy Booster)
Quick Summary
Production Operations Engineer supporting Starship/Super Heavy vehicle checkouts and hazardous testing operations at SpaceX's Starbase facility.
Skills & Keywords
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
Required Qualifications
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 reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
- 2+ years of project and/or professional experience with fluid systems
- 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
- Stand: Up to 3 hours per day
- Sit: Up to 6 hours per day
- Push/Pull: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) Up to 15 minutes per day
- Overhead reach: Up to 3 hours per day
- Walk: Up to 3 hours per day
- Lift/Carry: Up to 25lbs. (unassisted) Up to 15 minutes per day
- Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 1 hour per day
- Kneel/Crouch: N/A
- Upper body twist: N/A
- Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees: up to 30 minutes per day
- Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, using an air purifying respirator, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description. Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review
- 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.
Nice to Have
- 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
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Hawthorne, CA
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