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.

VESSEL ENGINEER (MARINE OPERATIONS)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of the vessel’s mechanical systems including propulsion, electrical, and auxiliary systems
• Ensure the responsible operation of the vessel’s systems as it pertains to safety, environmental regulation, and company policies
• Schedule, oversee, and execute planned and repair maintenance to ensure mission readiness
• Maintain appropriate logbooks and maintenance records to ensure compliance with appropriate standards
• Ensure the safe transfer or bunkering of vessel fluids and management of vessel bilge, oil, and fuel resources
• Create and execute planned and repair maintenance, with an emphasis on preventative maintenance plan implementation
• Schedule, oversee, and execute planned and repair maintenance to ensure mission readiness
• Lead the cleanliness and upkeep standards of the vessel, combining team efforts with external support

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical discipline
• 1+ years of professional experience in a hands-on role with mechanical and/or fluid systems
• 1+ years of professional experience working in a role that deals with examinations or licensing-efforts with US Coast Guard (USCG) and/or American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) regulations 
• Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)/license

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Chief Engineer limited credential
• Dynamic positioning unlimited certificate/license (DP2)
• Current (non-expired) USCG license, and ability to pass relevant USCG examinations; federal facility background checks, re-certifications, and chemical testing
• 3+ years of professional experience in a hands-on role with mechanical and/or fluid systems3+ years of professional experience working in a role that deals with examinations or licensing-efforts with US Coast Guard (USCG) and/or American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) regulations 
• Knowledge of vessel management systems, safety management systems, and regulatory programs such as OPA 90, MARPOL, ABS classing, etc.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
• Must be willing to travel to other SpaceX locations as necessary; role may require 50% travel
• 50-hour work week is typical, and may vary depending on site operational needs, flexibility is 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.