SpaceX
Aerospace
LaunchEngineer,SpacecraftIntegration(Starshield)
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“Launch Engineer, Spacecraft Integration (Starshield) at SpaceX. Skills: Spacecraft integration, Launch site support, Satellite operations. Support Starshield satellite teams. Provide launch-site engineering support”
What You'll Achieve.
Implement system improvements
Industry & Context.
Issue resolution; Risk management; Non-conformance management
Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance, Background checks Vandenberg, Background checks Cape Canaveral, Drug and alcohol testing, Physical effort required, Standing, Lifting, Carrying materials, Carrying equipment, Mental fitness required, High-concentration environment, High-stress environment, Prolonged mental concentration, Extended work hours, Occasional travel, Night shift rotations, Weekend shift rotations, Flexibility required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree engineering, 1+ years multi-disciplinary system assemblies
Nice to Have
Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance, Master's degree engineering, Hands-on experience launch vehicle operations, Hands-on experience spacecraft operations, Clean test operations 100,000 class, High pressure pneumatics experience, Hydraulics experience, Cryogenic fluid experience, Data acquisition setups experience, Field measurements experience, Ability to follow security practices, Ability to enforce security practices, Written communication skills, Oral communication skills, Meticulous attention to detail, Emphasis on safety, Emphasis on cleanliness, Adherence to corporate policies, Adherence to corporate standards, Ability to work with team, Experience writing test plans, Experience writing test procedures, Experience using python test automation, Experience using python analysis infrastructure, Experience with SQL, Experience with Confluence, Experience with PowerBI, Experience with Grafana, Design and generate reports, Design and generate metrics, Experience using python excel, Create one-off engineering analyses, Ability to work fast-paced atmosphere, Ability to work autonomously, Ability to work demanding atmosphere, Ability to work start-up atmosphere, Ability to work wide range people, Professional experience testing hazardous systems, Professional experience operating hazardous systems
What You'll Do.
Support Starshield satellite teams
Provide launch-site engineering support
Provide upstream engineering support
Support satellite design
Support satellite checkouts
Support satellite integration
Support satellite launch
Support post-launch campaigns
Drive major project initiatives
Improve Satellite Integration Process
Improve GSE Asset Management
Improve Satellite Fueling
Improve Satellite Checkouts
Participate in design reviews
Manage mission work instructions
Manage mission planning
Support issue tickets
Support change tickets
Implement mission-critical preparedness
Design hardware for integration
Develop hardware for integration
Own hardware for integration
Execute hardware for integration
Design software for integration
Develop software for integration
Own software for integration
Execute software for integration
Design processes for integration
Develop processes for integration
Own processes for integration
Execute processes for integration
Design procedures for integration
Develop procedures for integration
Own procedures for integration
Execute procedures for integration
Complete vehicle-powered checkouts
Interact with EGSE/GSE systems
Actuate high pressure systems
Actuate safety-critical systems
Manage multiple priorities
Maintain focus on project goals
Drive non-conformances into items
Drive non-conformances into improvements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Starshield engineering staff; Launch site engineering staff; Skilled technicians; Quality inspectors; Multiple organizations; Mission management; Customers; Vendors
Communication Scope
Written communication; Oral communication
Process & Methodology
Project initiatives, Task ownership, Priorities management
Full Job Description
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, SPACECRAFT INTEGRATION (STARSHIELD) RESPONSIBILITIES: Support Starshield satellite engineering teams to provide strong launch-site and upstream engineering support of Starshield satellite design, checkouts, integration, launch, and post-launch campaign follow-ups Drive major project initiatives for Starshield Program at the launch site, including Satellite Integration Process Improvements, GSE Asset Management Improvements, Satellite Fueling Improvements, Satellite Checkouts Improvements Actively participate in design reviews for responsible areas of oversight and project tasking Actively manage mission work instructions and planning for tasked ownership, including supporting work on issue tickets, change tickets, risk tickets, required redlines, or otherwise mission-critical preparedness items to be implemented Design, develop, own, and execute hardware, software, processes and procedures for the integration and checkout of Starshield satellites, and related ground support equipment part design, activation, evolution, and maintenance Complete vehicle-powered operational checkouts that interact with multiple EGSE/GSE systems, and actuate high pressure to safety-critical systems Closely collaborate with Starshield engineering staff, launch site engineering staff, and highly skilled technicians and quality inspectors daily Manage and track multiple priorities while maintaining a focus on common project goals Manage the driving of non-conformances into actionable items and system improvements reflected in work instructions BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline 1+ years of experience with multi-disciplinary system assemblies (past work experience,
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