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.
GROUND SYSTEMS ENGINEER
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serve as the responsible engineer for one or multiple fluids ground systems including compressible, incompressible, and/or cryogenic fluid systems
- Use knowledge of heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluids dynamics, controls, and instrumentation to analyze, design and document new and existing production systems
- Manage interdisciplinary teams to design, build, activate, and maintain fluids engineering projects from requirements definition through obsolescence
- Identify, design, and implement fluids system upgrades, including changes to components, system, software, and process – driving continuous improvement
- Collaborate with and develop relationships with production/build teams to anticipate fluids system needs and provide recommendations on process design for manufacturability
- Work alongside and assist a skilled technician workforce in providing day-to-day ground systems support including testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and upgrades
- Provide expertise, insight, and recommendations on pressurized components and safe operation of pressure systems to multiple teams across the company
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, aerospace, or another engineering discipline
- Experience with fluid dynamics, thermodynamics and/or process engineering
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Strong desire and ability to learn quickly, adapt and innovate
- Advanced degree in mechanical, aerospace or chemical engineering
- 5+ years of hands-on experience working with cryogenic fluid systems in a professional setting or outside the classroom project team
- Demonstrated expertise designing and operating fluid systems
- Experience using and troubleshooting control systems for remote operations and instrumentation feedback
- Experience testing and operating with or around hazardous systems (high pressure, high energy, hazardous gases & fluids, etc.)
- PLC programming experience – Siemens preferred
- Experience using CAD capability for 3D modeling (NX, SolidWorks)
- Able to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers
- Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure, fast paced environment
- Self-motivated and directed with keen attention to detail
- Passion for advancing the commercial space industry and human spaceflight
- Demonstrated ability to lead a multidisciplinary team of technicians and engineers
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- General physical fitness is required for some work areas, hardware typically is built in tight quarters and physical dexterity is required, also the ability to lift heavy objects >25lbs
- Schedule varies depending on site operational needs, flexibility required. Extended hours may be 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.
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