BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering or science discipline
- 2+ years of experience developing and/or processing aerospace or aviation systems
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 2+ years of hands-on experience building, maintaining, modifying, troubleshooting and operating ground support equipment
- Experience operating fluid, mechanical or electrical systems and background working with complex, multi-disciplinary system assemblies
- Experience planning, executing, leading and improving operations involving more than 10 personnel
- Experience with critical operations where real-time decision-making affects success criteria
- Able to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment including daily communication/interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers
- Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
- Self-motivated and directed with keen attention to detail
- Ongoing drive for continuous improvement in all aspects of work
- Detail oriented, organized, and demonstrate a high sense of urgency
- Strong background with hazardous chemical/material handling
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Willing to travel
- Willing to work outdoors and in maritime environments
- Ability to work in a high-concentration, high-stress environment; good response to problems posed by short deadlines; prolonged mental concentration (under possible extended work hours)
- Willing to support offshore operations, including working recovery missions at sea
- Position may require long hours (10-12+ hour days) and weekend work
- Willing to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain, wind, open ocean
- Ability to climb ladders and work in tight/confined spaces
- Willing to work with hazardous materials
- Ability to operate heavy machinery
- Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Position is subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Recovery Engineer/Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year
Recovery Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- 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 notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.