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.
About the role
Serve as the responsible engineer for one or multiple launch pad fluid systems including compressible, incompressible, and/or cryogenic fluid systems Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, chemical engineering, physics, computer science, or other engineering discipline
- 1+ years of professional experience working with fluid, mechanical, or low voltage electrical systems
- Ability to work weekends and night shifts as needed
- Ability to travel to other launch sites in support of operational activities and launches, travel requirement is up to 15%
- Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
More about this 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.
SpaceX is currently seeking an individual to join the Launch Pad Engineering Team in Cape Canaveral, FL. As a member of the Launch Pad Engineering team, you will have the opportunity to utilize your multi-disciplinary knowledge, experience, and creativity to develop solutions to launch pad operations with the goal of maximizing efficiency without sacrificing safety or reliability.
While preparing the pads for launch, you will be responsible for ensuring all aspects of launch pad GSE (ground support equipment) have been properly inspected, configured, and tested to support Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy interface requirements. During integrated launch operations, you will be responsible for leading a team of technicians on the pads through operational procedures resulting in successful, on-time launches.
Serve as the responsible engineer for one or multiple launch pad fluid systems including compressible,...
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