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SpaceX · 2 days ago

Vehicle Controls Engineer (Starship)

Texas, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. The Vehicle Controls Engineer will support functional checkouts of Starship/Superheavy vehicles, establish test criteria, and lead hazardous testing operations to ensure vehicle systems are built per design intent.

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 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

Qualification

Fluid systems experienceElectrical schematics interpretationSystems engineering experienceHands-on build experienceReal-time operations experienceGround control systems troubleshootingMechanical engineering degreeAdvanced degree preferredCollaborative team environmentFast-paced environment experienceAttention to detail

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

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

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