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. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT SPECIALIST (STARSHIP)

As a member of the Starship Infrastructure Build team you will work with a group of elite technicians and engineers across multiple disciplines to design, build, and activate infrastructure for a variety of projects, across both launch and production, pertaining to delivering orbital launch capability for Starship at Launch Pad 39A. The Construction Project Specialist is responsible for keeping the business-critical infrastructure compliant and in adherence with SpaceX standards. The influence of this Construction Project Specialist is critical to the success of SpaceX. This position is based in Cape Canaveral, FL.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage, coordinate, and provide support for construction project operations for Starship launch and production projects to ensure vendors meet SpaceX and regulatory standards while delivering promised services, materials, and craftsmanship
• Interact with tradesman, contractors, and building officials to coordinate and execute construction and installation of Starship launch systems
• Direct construction projects to ensure that the work is safely completed with minimal interruption to operations
• Assist engineering teams with budgetary trades, drawings, and design to ensure projects meet design intent and can be completed on time and within budget
• Keep accurate records of daily logs, progress reports, and financial reports
• Willing to support the mission as needed

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of experience in construction, fabrication, or manufacturing

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of experience in construction with the capability of both directing projects and providing hands-on support
• Knowledge and understanding of construction best practices
• Knowledge and understanding of commercial and industrial civil, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Organized, self-driven, and capable of working independently with little direction
• Demonstrated innovative and futuristic thinking to drive continuous improvement
• Demonstrated the ability to independently and effectively manage projects in an extremely fast paced and changing environment; keep projects on time, deal with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and work with a diverse array of contacts

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work at elevated heights (300+ feet)
• Physical effort with climbing up and down stairs regularly throughout the day
• Physical effort with lifting and carrying materials or equipment (up to 25 lbs.)
• Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends when needed based on site operational needs; flexibility required

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or 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 notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.