SpaceX · 1 week ago
Recovery Engineer (F9 Booster & Fairings)
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$95K/yr - $115K/yr
2+ years expSpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for space exploration with the goal of enabling human life on Mars. The Recovery Engineer will work with an elite team to develop and execute processing operations for Falcon 9 boosters and fairings, ensuring efficient operations and hardware readiness.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own overall mission campaigns to process Falcon 9 boosters and fairings at the Port of Long Beach
Develop procedures, test plans, and concept of operations for F9 flight hardware processing and quick deliveries back to Vandenberg
Drive more efficient operations to improve Falcon 9 recovery cost and hardware health for improved refurbishment timelines
Resolve blockers to operations in the field and make real-time decisions to keep team moving
Design, build, and test new ground support equipment in support of improving recovery operations
Ensure systems are in place to guarantee hardware readiness – including, but not limited to, preventative maintenance, critical spares, and hardware testing
Remain synchronized with all recovery operations on both coasts to ensure commonality in both hardware and operations where applicable
Interface between Launch Teams, Vehicle Refurbishment, Flight Hardware Logistics, Ground Support Equipment, Responsible Engineers, and Recovery to improve overall strategies with Falcon 9 reuse
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
2+ years of experience developing and/or processing aerospace or aviation systems
Position may require long hours (10-12+ hour days) and weekend work
Willing to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain, wind, open ocean
Ability to work in a high-stress environment
Willing to support offshore operations, including working recovery missions at sea
Ability to climb ladders and work in tight/confined spaces
Willing to work with hazardous materials
Ability to operate heavy machinery
Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
Must have a valid driver's license
Preferred
2+ years of hands-on experience building, maintaining, modifying, troubleshooting and operating ground support equipment
Experience operating fluid, mechanical, or electrical systems and background working with complex, multi-disciplinary system assemblies
Experience planning, executing, leading and improving operations involving more than 10 personnel
Experience with critical operations where real-time decision-making affects success criteria
Able to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment including daily communication/interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers
Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Self-motivated and directed with keen attention to detail
Ongoing drive for continuous improvement in all aspects of work
Detail oriented, organized, and demonstrate a high sense of urgency
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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Elon Musk
Founder, CEO & CTO
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CFO
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