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
As part of a small, hardworking team of technicians and engineers, you will provide technical engineering expertise to support operations at the Rocket Development & Test Site. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who works well in a fast-paced environment, applying core engineering principles to identify, assess, and mitigate risks. We work as a highly integrated team and job responsibilities will include supporting other programs to ensure the overall success of SpaceX. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree
- 5+ years of experience in engineering design, development, analysis, operations, or manufacturing (aerospace, industrial, or similar high-reliability environment preferred)
- This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the McGregor, Texas area
- Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed
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.
As part of a small, hardworking team of technicians and engineers, you will provide technical engineering expertise to support operations at the Rocket Development & Test Site. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who works well in a fast-paced environment, applying core engineering principles to identify, assess, and mitigate risks. We work as a highly integrated team and job responsibilities will include supporting other programs to ensure the overall success of SpaceX.
- Apply engineering analysis and design principles to evaluate facilities, processes, machinery, and equipment for potential hazards; develop and implement engineered controls (e.g., machine guarding, ventilation, structural/safety systems)
- Collaborate with engineering and operations teams on job hazard assessments, design reviews, and implementation of policies/procedures
- Perform inspections, audits, and engineering...
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