SpaceX · 1 month ago
Sr. Mission Integration Engineer (Starshield)
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$125K/yr - $175K/yr
5+ years expSpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for human life on Mars. They are seeking a Senior Mission Integration Engineer to serve as a core point of contact for customers, leading system trades and supporting new business proposals from initial requirements to successful launch and on-orbit activation.
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
Ensure contract deliverables are completed on-time and per customer expectations, distill customer mission requirements into actionable development criteria, objectives and verification plans
Serve as the customer interface at meetings and reviews to develop interface requirements, test plans, operations procedures, design missions, system risks and verify spacecraft flightworthiness
Work with all internal and external stakeholders to drive program success. Collaborate with subsystem representatives across team boundaries to consider all necessary trades and ensure end-to-end mission success
Support all phases of the program from development, initial proposal, through successful test, flight, and on-orbit commissioning. This will include educating the customer on our designs and methodologies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
5+ years of experience working in the aerospace or space industry
5+ years of technical project management and system-level engineering experience
Previous experience working with product design, development, integration, and/or test experience
This position requires successfully obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret Security Clearance as a condition of employment
Must pass DoD level background checks for entry into various government facilities
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Preferred
Master's degree in an engineering discipline
3+ years of technical project management experience with US government, NASA, or commercial spacecraft entities
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and deliver reliable and expeditious results across multiple parallel priorities
Previous spacecraft mission design, development, integration, and/or test experience
Positive, “can-do” attitude, self-starter, and ability to work in a high pace dynamic environment
Highly detail-oriented, diligent, accountable, and professional with excellent written and verbal technical communication skills
Strong penchant for innovation in process improvement and system design
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
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
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
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CFO
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