Operations Engineer Starshield
Operations Engineer Starshield
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Job Description
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.
OPERATIONS ENGINEER (STARSHIELD)
The operations engineering team supports Starshield through strategic planning optimization of production processes and alignment of resources to tasks. We are looking for engineers to lead crossfunctional and multidisciplinary teams that optimize and accurately track towards important national defense milestones in a fastpaced environment. We are seeking emerging leaders who can join teams and apply principles of operations engineering operations research industrial engineering and data science to complex optimization and simulation problems. We are searching for qualified engineers who can conduct complex problem analysis and steer strategic decisions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop tools to analyze delivery capacity production processes supply chain and operations to guide decisions
- Work as part of a team to develop and manage strategy to mitigate future launch risks and seize emerging opportunities to improve quality output safety and cost
- Develop process flow models to analyze production system behavior and synchronize output with other elements of the Starshield program
- Identify operational challenges within the organization; determine root cause and develop appropriate solutions
- Develop and track key performance measures and identify decision points and actions to optimize production to meet demand
- Actively develop system and process improvements within and between functional areas
- Collaborate with crossdepartmental partners in supply chain engineering and accounting groups to synchronize efforts
- Capture best practices of production systems and manage organizational knowledge and lessonslearned
- Build models and equipment layouts to aid in strategic space planning for the Starshield program
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline
- 1 years of experience in using Excel SQL or Python/R for analysis or modeling dynamic systems
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Proficiency with statistics data analysis cost/benefit analysis and visualization
- Experience with CAD software Power BI and discrete event modeling tools
- Experience with inventory production and capacity planning (including MRP/ERP systems)
- Experience as an industrial operations process or manufacturing engineer in a developmental manufacturing environment
- Experience with lean six sigma and related production principles
- Experience or education in management science and engineering operations engineering operations research or industrial engineering
- Experience as a contributor to multidisciplinary and crossfunctional teams
- Ability to work in fastpaced high stress environments
- Excellent written and communication skills
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones
- Must be able to travel up to 10 work week travel may be required to other sites
- Must be able to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
- This position is based in Redmond WA and requires being onsite remote work not considered
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Operations Engineer/Level I: $95000.00 $115000.00/per year
Operations 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 and longterm disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays 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
