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SpaceX · 3 days ago

Manager, Classified IT Systems Engineering

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$150K/yr - $190K/yr

3+ 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. As a Manager of Classified IT Systems Engineering, you’re responsible for ensuring systems used in support of SpaceX’s classified programs are optimally tuned and ready to execute on their designed mission sets. This role requires excellent leadership skills and hands-on technical contribution in a fast-paced environment.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead a team of highly skilled IT professionals responsible for implementing and maintaining IT infrastructure that directly supports SpaceX’s national security programs

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to distill requirements and design effective IT solutions that support various unique missions

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to bolster the reliability of IT systems and advance team efficiency -- change management, performance metrics, monitoring, preventative maintenance, incident handling, customer request handling, etc

Oversee and participate in the day-to-day operation of IT systems, ensuring seamless functionality and reliability

Provide coaching and mentorship to other members of the SpaceX team, fostering team cohesion, knowledge redundancy and professional growth

Qualification

IT leadershipServer solutionsNetwork infrastructureTechnical documentationMission-critical experienceProject managementWritten communicationVerbal communicationProblem-solvingTeam leadership

Required

Bachelors degree in a STEM discipline and 3+ years of experience in an IT leadership position, OR 6+ years of experience in an IT leadership position

1+ years of professional experience leading technical teams and/or projects

Active Top Secret or TS/SCI with Polygraph

Willing to work extended hours or weekends as necessary

Ability to provide 24x7 on-call support in emergency situations

Able to lift 25lbs unassisted

Recurring travel, up to 20%

Preferred

Experience working with server solutions (hardware and software) in Linux or Windows environments as well as enterprise-grade network infrastructure including switches, routers and firewalls

Ability to create and maintain detailed technical documentation and operational runbooks

Experience working in a mission-critical environment preferably within the aerospace or defense sectors

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Strong leadership skills including the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team of IT professionals

Ability to independently and effectively manage projects in an extremely fast paced and constantly changing environment

Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to recognizing and overcoming technical challenges