SpaceX · 2 months ago
Sr. Mission Integration Engineer - Top Secret Clearance
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$125K/yr - $175K/yr
5+ years expSpaceX 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. In this role, you will lead and integrate system trades of various launch vehicles, spacecraft, and sensors, while working with a multi-disciplinary team to support mission success and future capabilities.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Key technical leader in all phases of development from initial proposal development through successful test, flight, on-orbit commissioning, demonstrations, and mission execution
Own distillation of customer mission requirements into actionable development criteria, objectives, and verification plans
Develop system requirements and interface control documents based on trade study results
Coordinate mission modeling and capabilities assessments in support of system design trades
Drive development of system concept of operations including spacecraft GNC design, payload operations & integration, and design reference missions
Collaborate with subsystem representatives across team boundaries to consider all necessary trades and ensure end-to-end mission success
Evaluate open architecture standards and recommend changes to support operational approaches
Work with all internal and external stakeholders to drive prototype hardware and software development
Lead all customer reviews and ensure that contract deliverables are delivered on time and per the customer’s expectation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics
5+ years of system-level engineering experience
3+ years of technical project management experience
1+ years of experience working with spacecraft or launch vehicles
Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance
Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to meet mission-critical deadlines
Willing to travel at least 10% of the time, to vendors, customers, or domestics/international ground sites
An active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions; if so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
Preferred
Master's degree in an engineering discipline
8+ years of aerospace industry experience
8+ years of system-level engineering experience
5+ years of experience working with US government, NASA, or commercial spacecraft entities
2+ years of professional experience with MATLAB, Python, or C++
Broad understanding of spacecraft avionics and systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with direct experience negotiating technical deliverables or scope
Experience working with cross-functional teams and external customers
Experience in space mission modeling or spacecraft operations
Experience with open architecture development approaches and standards
Experience with orbital dynamics, rocket propulsion, and communications
Experience with mechanical systems
Highly detail-oriented, diligent, and hardworking
Passion for advancing the commercial space industry
Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding environment
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
The ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
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Leadership Team
Bret Johnsen
CFO
Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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