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Launch Operations Engineer (Starship)

SpaceX
Texas, USA
Junior · 1+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 3 days ago
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RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Serve as on-console flight controllers during launch events
  • Test integrated rocket hardware to determine suitability for flight
  • Provide on-console engineering support for technicians during daily test/launch stand operations
  • Write and review control logic/automation for test & launch systems
  • Perform real-time and post-op data review to evaluate the performance of launch/test article and stand systems (software, fluid, structural, thermal, electrical). This includes documenting operational results and recommending areas for upgrades and improvement
  • Find innovative ways to create, review, and optimize test & launch processes/procedures to increase launch system capability and rate
  • Identify and characterize system pitfalls and potential hazards; then work to resolve these by collaborating with design, production, and ground system engineers on improvements for flight hardware and processes
  • Serve as the final authority to ensure all operations are conducted in a safe manner
  • Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of hands-on build or design experience (internship, club, and competition team experience qualifies)
  • Flight hardware is typically built in tight quarters, and physical dexterity is required
  • Work performed in an environment with exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
  • Occasionally exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments (heat, cold, rain)
  • Hours vary depending on site operational needs; flexibility required
  • Stand: Up to 1 hour per day
  • Sit: Up to 10 hours per day
  • Push/Pull: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 15 minutes or less per day
  • Overhead reach: Up to 1 hour per day
  • Walk: Up to 3 hours per day
  • Lift/Carry: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 15 minutes or less per day
  • Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 1 hour per day
  • Kneel/Crouch: Up to 1 hour per day
  • Upper body twist: Up to 1 hour per day
  • Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees, up to 3 hours per day
  • Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, operating heavy equipment and machinery, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description. Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review.
  • 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. Learn more about the ITAR here.
  • SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
  • Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected].

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with complex and/or low-margin mechanical, structural, fluid, and electronic systems
  • Ability to thrive in ambiguous requirements and aggressive timelines
  • High levels of personal autonomy and self-driven motivation
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment, accomplishing tasks with limited resources at a rapid pace
  • Demonstrated history of working efficiently with hazardous systems (high pressure, high voltage, cryogenic, toxic, flammable, hypergolic, pyrophoric)
  • High level of familiarity with complex system control and instrumentation
  • Experience with analytical data review tools and numerical methods to solve real-world problems (Python, R, MATLAB, NI LabVIEW)
  • Demonstrated experience in effective root cause and failure analysis
  • Experience writing and optimizing high-risk technical procedures and work instructions
  • Ability to read, understand, and apply technical drawings, data reports, mechanical schematics, electrical schematics, and design specifications

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

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