BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
- 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing, quality and/or design engineering role (student project team or internship experience qualifies)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Master's degree in an engineering related field
- Experience with multi-system engineering design
- Programming experience in MATLAB, JavaScript, Python, C or SQL
- Ability to perform trade studies using first principals and engineering fundamentals to assess risk and make clear recommendations with rationale even with partial information
- Demonstrated capability solving complex problems on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team
- CAD experience (NX/Unigraphics preferred)
- Experience designing/operating and building robotic systems
- Knowledge of and experience in analog to digital and digital to analog converters, power supply components and design, analog. testing/troubleshooting techniques, layout and grounding principles
- Familiarity with common engineering materials properties (strength, life, thermal, compatibility etc.) including metals and soft goods
- Familiarity with common aerospace instrumentation (e.g. pressure transducers / RTD’s)
- Knowledge of quality tools such as Lean principles, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action, Metrology, and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
- Knowledge of relevant aerospace design and test specifications, such as SMC-S-016, NASA-STD-5009, AIAA-S-080, and NASA-STD-5017
- Ability and willingness to put in extra time to mentor other engineers while also being a significant individual contributor
- Passion for advancing the commercial space industry and human spaceflight
- Able to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment, including frequent interactions with technicians, other engineers, and managers
- Dedicated to adopting a Lean approach to quality without compromising safety or reliability
- Highly self-motivated with strong organizational skills – able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment with ongoing drive for continuous improvement in all aspects of work
- Excellent communication skills and ability to succinctly present recommendations to stakeholders, the customer, and management
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to travel to remote launch & test sites in Texas and Florida when required
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends as business needs dictate
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Flight Reliability Engineer/Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year
Flight Reliability 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.