Sr Change Engineer Starshield

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.

SR.CHANGE ENGINEER 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. SpaceXs satellite programs are pushing the boundaries of inspace capabilities. Our missions support scientific research classified national security space and commercial opportunities. Software engineering and innovation is at the core of these programs.

The Sr. Change Engineer plays a critical role in supporting the design engineer community in an environment where we are continually upgrading the satellite constellation. This person ensures SpaceX can continue to iterate while maintaining a high bar for reliability. The Sr. Change Engineer is a key member that is involved with maintaining the change process and evaluating proposed changes. This engineer will also address unforeseen configuration issues and bring appropriate groups together to drive work towards closure. This work impacts all stages of design and production and must interface with supply chain design engineers manufacturing engineers and production.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure changes are rigorously evaluated and do not degrade system reliability
• Drive corrective actions for all near misses and failures stemming from unintended negative consequences from a design or process update
• Advise engineers on change best practices
• Interface with Starlink to coordinate any design changes that affect Starshield
• Organize cut in of design changes across teams

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline
• 5 years of work experience in any engineering discipline

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Excellent understanding of physics and statistical methods
• Experience facilitating Failure Mode and Effects Analysis and leading cross functional teams
• Working knowledge of coding language preferably Python
• Familiarity with failure modes effects and criticality analysis fault tree analysis (FTA) reliability block diagram analysis (RBD)
• Comfortable working in a fastpaced handson environment
• Hardware or software design experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain or already possess a Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Available to work extended hours and weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Sr. Change Engineer: $125000.00 $175000.00/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. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual carryover and use requirements of the law.

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.

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