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SpaceX · 5 months ago

Operations Engineer, Booster Production (Starship)

Starbase, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

SpaceX is a pioneering company focused on enabling human life on Mars through advanced space technologies. They are seeking an Operations Engineer for Booster Production to support the functional checkouts of Starship/Superheavy vehicles and improve testing efficiency and safety.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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 the 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 the control console

Develop procedures and processes for ‘first-article’ validation

Troubleshoot hardware issues in real-time, and drive feedback to owners to correct and eliminate repeat issues

Interface with both engineering and technicians in the field

Develop a deep understanding of vehicle construction and avionics/propulsion architecture

Qualification

Fluid systems experienceElectrical schematics interpretationSystems engineering experienceHands-on build experienceReal-time operations experienceGround control systems troubleshootingMechanical engineering degreeAttention to detailTeam collaborationSelf-motivated

Required

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

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