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PROCESS PLANNER (RECOVERY OPERATIONS)
As a Process Planner for the Recovery organization, you will be responsible for authoring and revising work instructions for all phases of Falcon and Dragon Recovery operations including recovery operations, marine operations, vessel maintenance, landing zone maintenance, and post-flight hardware processing.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Author, illustrate, and release technical work instructions for all phases of Marine, Falcon, and Dragon Recovery operations and maintenance
- Prioritize and implement process improvement revisions to Marine, Falcon, and Dragon Recovery operations and maintenance work instructions in a timely manner
- Create, validate, and maintain time estimates for repeated work content throughout Marine, Falcon, and Dragon recovery operations and maintenance
- Assist recovery engineering and recovery operations departments with large scale process improvement projects to further reduce time between mission operations
- Author and conduct training for recovery engineering and recovery operations departments as needed for technical work instruction ecosystem changes or improvements
- Interface with other launch site departments to improve the overall strategy for efficient task execution as required to meet operational schedules
- Ensure timely closure of released work instructions to avoid stagnant operations
- Triage pop-up planning and/or operational issues as applicable for the role
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 1+ years of professional work experience working in operations for maritime, aerospace, transportation, automotive, or manufacturing environments
- Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Associate’s degree in a technical or business field
- Experience converting engineering instructions and information into content intended for a variety of audiences and ability levels
- 2+ years of experience in manufacturing planning or technical writing within the automotive, maritime, transportation, or aerospace industry
- Prior experience with rocket launch or recovery operations and processes
- Prior data analysis skills with Excel, Python, SQL, and/or other analysis tools
- Prior experience reading technical drawings and schematics
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate with diverse co-workers within the engineering, technician, and leadership teams
- Ability to adapt to changing needs and priorities
- Demonstrated abilities for strong analytical, project management, computer, communication, organizational, and writing skills
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to pass Space Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
- Ability to work outdoors and in maritime environments
- Ability to support extended hours, nights and/or weekends as required
- Ability to travel to other SpaceX sites (Long Beach) as needed (~25% of time)
- Must have a valid Driver’s License
- Must possess or be eligible for Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Planner/Level 1: $20.00 - $27.00/hour
Planner/Level 2: $25.00 - $32.50/hour
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 reach out to [email protected].
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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.
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