Mission Integration Engineer, Special Programs

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 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

As a member of our Mission Management team you will own the integration of customer payloads onto the SpaceX payload platform from requirements definition through integrated test flight and on-orbit operations. You will work closely with technical disciplines across SpaceX such as vehicle engineering structures avionics thermal software flight reliability and launch and space operations to close the payload-to-platform interface and to verify the mission can be flown safely.

You will be the owner of the payload-to-platform interface: mechanical electrical data and thermal plus the static dynamic thermal and electromagnetic environments for launch on-orbit and re-entry. You will write and maintain interface control documentation allocate and verify requirements run interface trades and drive non-compliances to a technical disposition (redesign waiver or operational constraint). You will plan and execute integration and test including mate/demate interface checkout and end-to-end mission timeline verification. The work is mission and interface engineering applied to an externally built space vehicle on a SpaceX host. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is hungry to do work that matters and is a quick-learner.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own the payload-to-platform ICD: define baseline and configuration-control mechanical electrical data and thermal interfaces
• Allocate customer and vehicle requirements to the interface; maintain traceability through analysis test and inspection
• Evaluate payload design against platform constraints and environments (static dynamic thermal electromagnetic) for launch on-orbit and re-entry
• Lead interface trades (mass volume keep-out loads power thermal EMI/EMC timeline) and document the technical basis
• Disposition interface non-compliances with engineering: waiver redesign or operational constraint including work-around plans where required
• Define and support integrated test: interface checkout EGSE mate/demate environmental test correlation and end-to-end mission timeline
• Build and maintain the integrated mission CONOPs (on-orbit operations) with payload vehicle and operations teams
• Identify technical risk at the payloadplatform boundary including Do No Harm to the vehicle and to co-manifested payloads; drive mitigations to closure
• Support design reviews test readiness and flight readiness with evidence of interface compliancenot as a customer-facing facilitator as the responsible engineer for the interface
• Communicate interface status open items and technical decisions to payload providers and internal engineering teams

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in an engineering or STEM discipline
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret SCI clearance
• Experience applying systems engineering methods (requirements interfaces verification or integration and test)
• Excellent verbal and written technical communication skills

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Active Top Secret Top Secret SCI or DOE Level Q clearance
• 1 years of spacecraft launch vehicle or payload integration / systems engineering experience
• Masters degree in an engineering discipline
• Hands-on experience with ICD development requirements verification or integrated test
• Familiarity with launch and on-orbit environments (coupled loads shock vibe thermal vacuum EMI/EMC)
• Familiarity with USG processes and systems
• Ability to close technical trades across multiple engineering organizations under schedule pressure
• Ability to quickly adapt and change course in a fast-paced environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position requires successfully obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret Security Clearance as a condition of employment. While the clearance may not be immediately necessary upon hire we encourage you to initiate the application process promptly upon accepting this offer. Your ability to secure the necessary clearance is essential for fulfilling key responsibilities of the role. Should you be unable to obtain it SpaceX reserves the right to modify or terminate your employment to align with operational needs
• Note that an active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions; if so you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
• Must be willing to travel (approximately 15%) to other SpaceX locations and payload integration sites as necessary
• Able to work extended hours and weekends when necessary to support test integration or critical mission timelines

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
Level 1: $110000.00 - $130000.00
Level 2: $125000.00 - $160000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related 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 long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term 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 long-term 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.

Those with an active clearance will receive a 10% differential up to an additional $20000 annually once officially briefed into a classified program.

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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