Mission Integration Engineer Mission Systems Starshield
Mission Integration Engineer Mission Systems Starshield
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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 ofenabling human life on Mars.
MISSION INTEGRATION ENGINEER MISSION SYSTEMS (STARSHIELD)
Starshield leverages SpaceXs Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. While Starlink is designed for consumer and commercial use Starshield is designed for government use with an initial focus on earth observation communications and hosted payloads.
As a member of our Mission Management team you will help tackle new technical problems from initial requirements verification through rapid prototyping integrated test and operational deployment.
Youll be working with a team of other Mission Integration Engineers and Mission Managers on the same program and across related efforts to ensure total alignment of your work. You will also work closely with disciplines across SpaceX such as software ground infrastructure and payload integration to ensure safe and successful mission completion.
Youll contribute to the performance and of satellite programs while specifically focusing on the mission systems that drive manage and provide user insight into those programs. Based on customer requirements and SpaceXs system capabilities youll develop system architectures create specifications and drive interface control documentation. This work will cover a number of technical disciplines including user interfaces satellite payload planning and scheduling data processing and the secure implementation and of each of these discipline areas. Our ideal candidate is a selfstarter and is hungry to do work that matters.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design and develop new programmatic interfaces and associated documentation to support end to end mission data flows.
- Serve as the customer interface at meetings tests and reviews to develop operations plans design missions and participate in real world operations.
- Ensure contract deliverables are completed ontime and distill customer requirements into actionable development objectives.
- Work with all internal and external stakeholders to drive development. Collaborate with subsystem representatives across team boundaries to consider all necessary trades and ensure endtoend mission success.
- Support all phases of the program from development initial proposal through successful test flight and onorbit commissioning. This will include educating the customer on our designs and methodologies.
- Assist with ground segment architecture design.
- Execute the buildout of accredited operational systems and facilities supporting space vehicle operations globally.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in computer science computer engineering electrical engineering or information technology.
- 1 years of software development experience.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Familiarity with cloud environments and infrastructure ideally with experience designing building and deploying microservicebased software.
- Experience with application and web development in the .NET stack and/or Python.
- Experience working with crossfunctional teams and external customers balancing their varying needs and desires.
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and deliver reliable and expeditious results across multiple parallel priorities.
- Highly detail oriented hardworking and professional with excellent written and verbal technical communication skills.
- Strong penchant for innovation in process improvement and system design.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Active Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance preferred. Must be willing to pursue a clearance if not already cleared. Note that an active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions. If so you will be subject to preemployment drug and random drug and alcohol testing.
- Must be available to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to support critical milestones or operations shifts. Must be willing to travel to other SpaceX offices customer locations and remote ground sites as needed.
- Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range:
Mission Integration Engineer/Level I: $95000.00 $115000.00/per year
Mission Integration Engineer/Level II: $110000.00 $130000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a casebycase basis and may vary based on the following considerations: jobrelated 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 longterm incentives in the form of company stock stock options or longterm 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 & longterm disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & 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.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceXs Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to.
Employment Type
Full Time
