BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
- 5+ years of experience with engineering problem solving in design, analysis, or test of systems
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 8+ years of professional experience in aerospace engineering field (design, analysis, or test at the large assembly or system level)
- SQL and/or Python experience
- High proficiency with basic computer applications (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, email)
- Experience with anomaly resolution and documentation of anomaly reports and lessons learned databases
- Experience with engineering risk management, engineering configuration, and change management
- On console test experience or support of launch and/or large-scale test operations
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work remotely (if working in location other than Starbase) and clearly and concisely communicate weekly progress and roadblocks
- Self-starter and willing to continuously learn new skills to drive the process and technology of Starship hardware development and testing
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Travel to other SpaceX sites to support test and launch operations as needed
- Available to work extended hours and weekends as needed based on test and launch schedules
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Flight Reliability Engineer/Sr.: $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.
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