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
You own contractor execution, schedule, and contracted-labor cost to install, activate, and commission Gigabay / Starfactory tooling and infrastructure. Engineering owns design and hardware procurement. This IC role is based at Starbase, Texas. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 2+ years managing external contractors on industrial or construction installs, including issuing POs or contracts and driving work through install, activation, and closeout
- Ability to navigate CAD models (e.g. NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar)
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- Occasional travel to other SpaceX sites with similar projects
- Work schedule may vary based on site operational needs. Must be willing to support planned shift changes, extended hours, and weekends when required to meet critical path
- Physical effort including standing, lifting, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying as generally required to perform the functions of this position
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.
You own contractor execution, schedule, and contracted-labor cost to install, activate, and commission Gigabay / Starfactory tooling and infrastructure. Engineering owns design and hardware procurement. This IC role is based at Starbase, Texas.
- Own field execution, contracted-labor cost, and schedule for tooling and infrastructure projects (steel structures, lifting/access equipment, production stations, and related mechanical systems)
- Issue and manage POs for contract labor; manage shipments, on-site assembly, erection, install, activation, and commissioning
- Own a rolling 2-week look-ahead and provide daily updates on accomplishments, progress, and blockers
- Own and coordinate inputs to the overall Gigabay schedule; align installs with facility-level critical path
- Write and manage construction contracts; track and approve invoicing for contracted labor
- Supervise technicians and contractors in...
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