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.

LAUNCH ENGINEER (FLIGHT HARDWARE LOGISTICS)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help maintain the critical movement of flight hardware from production through test facilities and launch sites
• Responsible for the execution of moving rocket stages throughout the Cape Canaveral launch site
• Responsible for developing, directing, and executing safe proofing operations of ground support equipment (GSE) from multiple areas across SpaceX
• Write and execute maintenance, inspection, and repair plans for flight hardware movement systems and associated GSE across three states
• Work closely with technicians and other engineers to coordinate completion in a time critical environment
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians when performing critical operations on non-flight hardware including mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Perform activation, testing and upgrades of GSE as necessitated by engineering or operational changes
• Develop work instructions to support ongoing operations, upgrades, maintenance and repairs
• Effectively communicate timelines, costs and risk associated with GSE maintenance and repairs
• Field engineer proof fixtures and retrofits to existing transport fixtures

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, physics, aerospace engineering, or other engineering discipline
• 1+ years of hands-on experience working with mechanical or structural hardware

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of professional experience in a maintenance or operations engineering role
• Professional experience in an engineering role in the aerospace or aviation industry
• Professional experience working with heavy equipment
• Experience with the running and maintenance of hydraulic systems
• Experience with manufacturing and inspection techniques: welded structures, machining, weld inspection, proof testing, precision dimensional inspection, tool calibration
• Experience with crane operations (mobile and fixed) and rigging hardware
• Experience performing operations with high pressure gases
• Experience authoring technical documentation: inspection plans, operational procedures and test plans
• Mechanical design and analysis skills (CAD, FEM)
• Programming experience with Programable Logic Controllers (PLCs) on hydraulic or other industrial equipment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work weekends and night shifts as needed
• Physical effort including standing, lifting and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment (15 to 50 lbs.)
• Occasional travel may be required
• Willingness to work outdoors
• Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral

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.