SpaceX · 2 days ago
Reliability Engineer, Facilities Infrastructure
Cape Canaveral, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expSpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. As a Reliability Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability and maintainability of critical equipment and facilities, developing maintenance strategies, and driving improvements to support launch operations.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and refine reliability programs to maximize equipment availability, including preventive maintenance tasks performed by technicians, asset component lists, critical spare parts selection, and optimization of inventory levels based on historical data
Perform Root Cause Analysis, Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Analysis, and Fault Tree Analysis to identify and mitigate repetitive or high-consequence failures on critical equipment
Design and integrate new sensors onto machines for real-time performance monitoring; set triggers for predictive maintenance and leverage data analytics to enable condition-based strategies
Own complex improvement projects from concept through design, implementation, and commissioning; coordinate cross-functionally with supporting teams to drive design iterations, overhauls, and Design for Maintainability
Define scope, capacities, and installation requirements for new equipment (including utilities like electrical, gas, and compressed air); ensure systems adhere to SpaceX standards, are delivered on time and within budget; release reliability programs prior to operation; set up vendor support, training, technical documentation, software programs, failure modes, and calibration requirements
Implement maintenance and reliability Key Performance Indicators to drive organizational improvements; provide technical support to maintenance teams, manage asset improvement requests, and analyze data for performance visibility
Lead maintenance technicians in hands-on repairs of mechanical, electrical, fluid, pneumatic, and control system failures; leverage technician feedback to refine work instructions, processes, and integrate with CMMS programs
Conduct accelerated life testing and environmental stress screening; analyze warranty data and field failure reports; support design reviews for new systems; collaborate on supplier reliability audits and qualification testing; utilize statistical tools for data-driven predictions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
1+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing, reliability, maintenance, or operations environments
Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
Provide 24/7 on-call support for critical activities and emergency situations; ability to work extended hours, evenings, weekends, and in dynamic operational environments
Occasional travel to SpaceX sites (e.g., ~10%); flexibility in schedules due to operational needs
Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
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
Preferred
3+ years of experience in a maintenance/reliability engineering role, including planning mechanical/electrical projects and working with automated industrial and facilities equipment and systems (e.g., CNC, SMT, 3D printing, robotics, tooling, furnaces, chillers, water jet, friction stir weld, metal spinning)
Hands-on experience troubleshooting equipment control systems, machinery, and industrial automation; developed understanding of mechanical, fluid, electrical, and pneumatic component functions
Proficiency reading and interpreting equipment schematics, P&IDs, OEM manuals, and mechanical/electrical drawings
Experience with CMMS/MRP/ERP systems, Microsoft SQL, Power BI, and data visualization tools for analyzing asset performance
Familiarity with Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles, Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE), or Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)
Basic understanding of maintenance/reliability KPIs; experience with statistical reliability tools
Strong interpersonal, diplomacy, and communication skills for summarizing accomplishments in fast-paced environments; detail-oriented, organized, with a high sense of urgency
Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency, Smartsheet, Jira, or project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera)
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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