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SpaceX · 1 month ago

Launch Engineer, Spacecraft Integration (Starshield)

Vandenberg, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$95K/yr - $115K/yr

1+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Launch Engineer for Spacecraft Integration will support satellite engineering teams in launch-site and upstream engineering, manage project initiatives, and collaborate closely with engineering staff and technicians.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support Starshield satellite engineering teams to provide strong launch-site and upstream engineering support of Starshield satellite design, checkouts, integration, launch, and post-launch campaign follow-ups

Drive major project initiatives for Starshield Program at the launch site, including Satellite Integration Process Improvements, GSE Asset Management Improvements, Satellite Fueling Improvements, Satellite Checkouts Improvements

Actively participate in design reviews for responsible areas of oversight and project tasking

Actively manage mission work instructions and planning for tasked ownership, including supporting work on issue tickets, change tickets, risk tickets, required redlines, or otherwise mission-critical preparedness items to be implemented

Design, develop, own, and execute hardware, software, processes and procedures for the integration and checkout of Starshield satellites, and related ground support equipment part design, activation, evolution, and maintenance

Complete vehicle-powered operational checkouts that interact with multiple EGSE/GSE systems, and actuate high pressure to safety-critical systems

Closely collaborate with Starshield engineering staff, launch site engineering staff, and highly skilled technicians and quality inspectors daily

Manage and track multiple priorities while maintaining a focus on common project goals

Manage the driving of non-conformances into actionable items and system improvements reflected in work instructions

Qualification

Spacecraft integrationHigh pressure systemsTest operationsPythonSQLData acquisitionTest plans writingEngineering analysisCommunication skillsAttention to detailTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

1+ years of experience with multi-disciplinary system assemblies (past work experience, internships, team/personal projects with aerospace vehicles/payloads, automotive, aircraft, or marine assemblies qualify)

Ability to pass background checks for Vandenberg Space Force Base and Cape Canaveral

Physical effort including standing, lifting and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment (15 to 35 lbs.)

Overall mental fitness with the ability to work in a high-concentration, high-stress environment requiring prolonged mental concentration (under possible extended work hours)

Occasional travel will be required

Schedules vary due to site operational needs, and night/weekend shift rotations are often necessary – flexibility is required

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

Ability and willingness to obtain a Top Secret clearance

Master's degree in an engineering discipline

Hands-on experience with one or more of the following: launch vehicle or spacecraft integration; operations in 100,000 class or better clean rooms; test operations with high pressure pneumatics, hydraulics, and cryogenic fluid systems; data acquisition setups and field measurements using instrumentation such as multimeters, oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers

Ability and willingness to follow and enforce practices relating to security clearances and control of confidential or proprietary information

Strong written and oral communication skills, a meticulous attention to detail, an emphasis on safety, cleanliness, adherence to corporate policies and standards, a great attitude, and the ability to work with a team

Experience in writing test plans and test procedures

Experience using python to work on test automation and analysis infrastructure

Experience with SQL, Confluence, PowerBI, Grafana and able to design and generate useful and appropriate reports and metrics

Experience using python, excel, and other engineering tools to create one-off engineering analyses

Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up atmosphere

Ability to work well with a wide range of people across multiple organizations, including mission management, customers, and vendors

Professional experience testing and operating with or around hazardous systems (high pressure, high energy, hazardous gases/fluids, etc.)