# Ark Vessel Assistant Engineer at SpaceX

- Company: SpaceX
- What the company does: SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, a16z and Founders Fund.
- Company website: https://www.spacex.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Long Beach, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-14
- Apply by: 2026-11-28
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/spacex/jobs/8886434002?gh_jid=8886434002&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/spacex-ark-vessel-assistant-engineer/

## About the role

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. Ability to pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg Space Force Base & Cape Canaveral Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)/license: Assistant Engineer Unlimited (1 st , 2 nd , 3 rd AE)
- 1+ years of professional experience in an offshore Chief Engineer, Assistant Engineer, or QMED role
- Position requires a Merchant Mariner credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with 46 CFR 16 and 49 CFR 40
- Must be willing to travel to other SpaceX locations as necessary, role may require travel
- 50-hour work week is typical, and may vary depending on site operational needs, flexibility is required

Tags: Marine Ops - West

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