BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or science discipline
- 2+ years of experience in engineering test, integration, or flight operations (industry internships and project teams qualify)
- Real time operations experience on a system that has high consequences in the event of failure (such as pilot, flight test engineer, spacecraft operator, high performance automotive, etc.)
- Experience utilizing software tools (Python, C++, Java, Matlab, etc.)
- Previous experience in one or more of the following fields:
- Avionics and software systems
- Fluid systems and fluid dynamics
- Mechanisms and kinematics
- Communication systems and electromagnetism
- Orbit and attitude dynamics
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Master’s degree in an engineering or science discipline
- 1+ years of demonstrated success leading interdisciplinary teams and/or projects (informal project management experience or university club technical management qualifies)
- Technical knowledge of spacecraft systems and operations (e.g. communications, orbital mechanics, avionics, propulsion, thermal control, life support systems)
- Knowledge of basic orbital mechanics
- Strong written and verbal communication of technical information
- Previous experience in a customer-facing role working through design requirements, test acceptance, and verification (a bonus for working with a government customer such as NASA)
- Previous experience working with interdisciplinary teams to solve complex problems
- Self-motivated with proven leadership skills
- Able to effectively manage numerous projects and tasks at a time, while meeting aggressive deadlines
- Thrives under pressure and is resilient in the face of technical challenges
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Insatiable hunger for continuous improvement and innovation
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Flexibility required including long hours and weekend work when necessary to support operations and critical project timelines
- Position is subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Space Operations Engineer/Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year
Space Operations 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.
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