LEAD LAUNCH ENGINEER, STRUCTURES (DRAGON COMPONENT MAINTENANCE)

SpaceX is currently seeking talented individuals to lead the Dragon Component Maintenance team with a focus on components and subassemblies. As a part of the team, this individual will have the opportunity to utilize your knowledge, experience, and creativity to develop novel solutions in human spaceflight manufacturing and re-usability. The Lead Launch Engineer will instruct the team to support the refurbishment and testing of composite flight hardware, including transitioning this processing to a new facility. In addition, this individual will have ownership of their work and team in all phases of component maintenance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead a team of engineers and own engineering deliverables for the transfer of scope and existing scope focused on structural component refurbishment
• Own the hiring process, new hire training, technical/professional development, and performance review of all direct reports
• Identify, plan, and execute capital equipment, machine, and floor layout to meet volume production demand
• Develop and refine integrated planning documents that are inclusive of varying hardware configurations and work scope
• Develop and refine inspection, repair/retrofit, assembly, system test requirements, and procedures based on lessons learned from both flight and ground operations
• Enable day to day execution on the shop floor through resolution of technical issues
• Work closely with design engineers to evaluate designs for manufacturability and implementation in a rapidly evolving production environment
• Design and develop tools to enable component processing and ensure product reliability
• Closely collaborate with engineering staff from other departments and highly skilled technicians on a daily basis
• Work with a government or commercial customer to fulfill contractual requirements for flight hardware refurbishment
• Manage and track multiple priorities while maintaining a focus towards common project goals
• Seek out the solutions to technical problems with the local team along with the larger SpaceX workforce

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
• 2+ years of professional experience in production, aerospace, vehicles/payloads, automotive, aircraft, or marine assemblies industry
• 1+ years of prior leadership experience leading teams, projects, or people

 PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with quick thinking and problem-solving
• Experience fostering an environment of extremely high personal accountability and responsibility
• Understanding of other disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, piping, geotechnical, and surveying
• Experience reading, reviewing, and approving shop and fabrication drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals
• Experience with NX, FIBERSIM, FEMAP, Studio 5000, or similar analysis software
• Experience with ERP systems

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
• Ability to perform the following functions: standing, lifting, and carrying light weight such as materials or equipment (ability to lift up to 35 lbs. unassisted)
• Ability to perform work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, and rain
• Willing to work occasionally in an environment with exposure to fumes, odors, and noise using appropriate personal protective equipment
• Must be available to work extended hours, rotating shifts, and weekends
• Must be able to travel for business needs - up to 10% 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:    
Lead Launch Engineer: $125,000.00 - $175,000.00/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.