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.
LEAD LAUNCH RELIABILITY ENGINEER
The Lead Launch Reliability Engineer will lead a team of engineers which advocate for mission assurance at the launch site by promoting efficient and reliable operational processes. You will partner with individual contributors and leadership from Flight Reliability, Launch Reliability, and Launch Operations teams at SpaceX to ensure missions success as SpaceX marches towards increased flight rates and Mars colonization. You will also have the opportunity to partner with company wide leadership to drive improvements on diverse projects including Falcon 9, Dragon and Starship programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead a team of engineers charged with dramatically improving the quality and efficiency of vehicle maintenance and launch operations
- Develop, prioritize, and manage projects that maximize impact to the company
- Mentor and technically develop all members of a multi-disciplinary team
- Set clear/achievable goals and hold team members accountable for execution and continuous improvement in their area of ownership
- Use continuous improvement to upgrade production controls currently in place and minimize the probability of errors
- Use quantitative tools to verify the effectiveness of process changes and use that data to scale solutions for the entire company
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, electrical, manufacturing, mechanical, or materials engineering
- 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, or testing
- 1+ years of experience leading a team or technical project
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Previous experience in a leadership role
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
- Experience supporting production of complex parts and assemblies
- Experience with quick-thinking and problem-solving
- Knowledge of quality tools such as Lean principles, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Metrology, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Control Plans, and various problem solving approaches
- Dedication to adopting a Lean approach to quality without compromising safety or reliability
- Master's degree in engineering or related discipline
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
- Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and offsite as required
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Lead Build Reliability Engineer/Lead: $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.
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.
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SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary.
SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon spacecraft attached to the International Space Station, exchanged cargo payloads, and returned safely to Earth — a technically challenging feat previously accomplished only by governments. Since then Dragon has delivered cargo to and from the space station multiple times, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA.
