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SpaceX · 5 hours ago

Lead IT Systems Engineer, Launch

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$135K/yr - $180K/yr

4+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. As the Lead IT Systems Engineer, you will oversee IT infrastructure supporting launch operations, lead a team of IT professionals, and ensure systems are reliable during critical launch windows.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

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 launch operations

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to distill requirements and design effective IT solutions that support the entire launch lifecycle from pre-flight preparations to post-launch analysis and recovery operations

Provide liaison support between SpaceX and the United States Space Force and NASA, participating in technical briefings, evaluating requirements and connecting appropriate resources to solve challenges

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 during critical launch windows

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

Qualification

IT infrastructure managementLinuxWindows environmentsNetwork infrastructureMission-critical environmentTechnical documentationLeadership skillsProject managementProblem-solving abilitiesCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 3+ years professional experience; OR 6+ years of professional experience in an IT administration or IT engineering role in lieu of a degree

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

Willing to work extended hours or weekends as necessary

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

Able to lift 25lbs unassisted

Must be comfortable working at heights up to 110 meters with appropriate safety equipment

Recurring travel, up to 20% including air travel and occasional extended time at sea, is required for operational and training purposes

Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg

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