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Principal RFIC Engineer (Starlink) at SpaceX

Irvine, CA, United States

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.

PRINCIPAL RFIC ENGINEER (STARLINK)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Simulate and model RFIC systems at high level and work with system architects, modem/DSP and ASIC engineers to partition functions between hardware and software domains

• Derive specifications for the RFIC subsytems and circuits

• Develop RF/microwave circuits in state of the art SiGe or CMOS processes

• Perform IC floor planning and layout

• Model package and external parasitic components

• Evaluate and characterize prototypes of the design

• Characterize and analyze full radio performance

• Assist in the development of automated test lab equipment for lab measurements

• Work with manufacturing engineers on production testing and qualification of the RFIC components and systems

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering

• 10+ years of professional experience with RF/microwave integrated circuits

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• PhD in electrical engineering with an emphasis in RF/microwave integrated circuits design or analog IC design

• 7+ years of experience using simulation tools such as ADS, Spectre, HFSS or Momentum

• Strong circuit design skills, and experience performing analysis and simulation of both linear and non-linear circuits such as phase-locked loops, vector modulators/demodulators, oscillators, mixers, filters, low noise and power amplifiers

• Thorough knowledge of digital communication systems, spread spectrum, single and multi-carrier techniques and modulation types such as QPSK, APSK and QAM

• Thorough knowledge of RF transceiver architectures

• Experience in RF/microwave design in the Ku-band, K-band and Ka-band frequency range

• Experience with radio related test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, vector signal generator, network analyzers

• Experience characterizing radio performance in microwave frequencies

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .

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 SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.

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FPGA/ASIC Design Engineer (Starlink) at SpaceX

Irvine, CA, United States

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.

FPGA/ASIC DESIGN ENGINEER (STARLINK)

Starlink has been building the world's largest constellation of satellites to provide internet to billion underserved people and bring the world closer together. The Starlink Silicon Team is seeking motivated, proactive, and intellectually curious engineers who can work with world-class cross-disciplinary teams (systems, firmware, architecture, design, validation, product engineering). In this role, you will develop silicon projects that are driving cutting-edge next-generation ASIC/FPGA designs for deployment in space and ground infrastructures. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on self-starter who can execute the steps required to fully verify a complex digital design.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design digital ASICs and/or FPGAs for Starlink projects, implementing complex SoC blocks and SoC integration tasks

• Implement or integrate design blocks using Verilog/SystemVerilog

• Participate in the design process starting with high-level conceptual and architectural discussions and ending with micro architecture and design partition within the ASIC and/or FPGA

• Participate in all phases of ASIC and/or FPGA design flow (e.g. synthesis, timing closure)

• Bring-up and validate ASICs and FPGAs in the lab

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science

• 1+ years of experience working with ASICs and/or FPGAs

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• ASIC/FPGA system integration experience

• Software design and development skills

• Excellent scripting skills (csh/bash, Perl, Python etc.)

• Experience with EDA tools such as HDL simulators (e.g. VCS, Questa, IES), HDL Lint tools (e.g. Spyglass), FPGA tools (e.g. Xilinx Vivado, Altera Quartus II)

• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements

• Team-player, can-do attitude and ability to work well in a group environment while still contributing on an individual basis

• Enjoys being challenged and learning new skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to travel when needed (typically <10%)

• Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed to hit critical milestones

• This position can be based in either Redmond, WA or Irvine, CA

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .

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 SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.

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Integration Technician (Falcon Final Integration) - Weekend 2nd Shift at SpaceX

Cape Canaveral, FL, United States

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.

INTEGRATION TECHNICIAN (FALCON FINAL INTEGRATION) - WEEKEND 2ND SHIFT

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Stage, set up, assemble, test, and install flight hardware

• Hands-on operations with both large as well as small, fragile assemblies

• Use various mechanical tools without instruction

• Maintain and install fluid system components from a schematic or drawing including ball and check valves, pressure regulators and gauges, etc.

• Troubleshoot operational issues found during activation of fluid and mechanical systems including but not limited to hydraulic systems, high-pressure nitrogen and helium systems, and cryogenic systems

• Work with a team of technicians and engineers to ensure systems and mechanical equipment is built with the highest level of quality to support the successful launch of our multi million dollar launch vehicle. Core traits that empower this success are strong written and oral communication skills, a meticulous attention to detail, an emphasis on safety, cleanliness, adherence to corporate policies and standards, and the ability to work with a team

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate

• 2+ years experience in a technician or hands-on mechanical role interpreting technical data and using both manual and powered tools

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Airframe & Powerplant license

• Associate degree in aerospace technology or equivalent area of study

• Experience working in a clean room environment

• Knowledge of pressure, temperature, and flow measurement devices

• Experience maintaining a propulsion test stand in the aerospace industry

• Experience working at a rocket launch facility and supporting launch campaigns

• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting complex fluid and mechanical systems

• Military aviation experience as a propulsion or airframe technician

• Skill in operating and manipulating machinery and various hand and power tools requiring manual dexterity

• Experience with forklifts, cranes, and heavy equipment

• Familiarity with calibrated measurement devices including load cells, multimeters, calipers, torque wrenches, depth gauges, and micrometers

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work the Weekend 2nd shift: Friday - Monday , 4:00pm to 2:30am

• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral

• Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted

• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position

• Ability to work at elevated heights (up to 300 feet), including the use of ladders

• Willing to operate heavy machinery

• Ability to work in confined spaces

• Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments - heat, cold, rain, ice

• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .

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 SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.

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Integration Technician (Falcon Final Integration) - Weekend 1st Shift at SpaceX

Cape Canaveral, FL, United States

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.

INTEGRATION TECHNICIAN (FALCON FINAL INTEGRATION) - WEEKEND DAY SHIFT

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Stage, set up, assemble, test, and install flight hardware

• Hands-on operations with both large as well as small, fragile assemblies

• Use various mechanical tools without instruction

• Maintain and install fluid system components from a schematic or drawing including ball and check valves, pressure regulators and gauges, etc.

• Troubleshoot operational issues found during activation of fluid and mechanical systems including but not limited to hydraulic systems, high-pressure nitrogen and helium systems, and cryogenic systems

• Work with a team of technicians and engineers to ensure systems and mechanical equipment is built with the highest level of quality to support the successful launch of our multi million dollar launch vehicle. Core traits that empower this success are strong written and oral communication skills, a meticulous attention to detail, an emphasis on safety, cleanliness, adherence to corporate policies and standards, and the ability to work with a team

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate

• 2+ years experience in a technician or hands-on mechanical role interpreting technical data and using both manual and powered tools

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Airframe & Powerplant license

• Associate degree in aerospace technology or equivalent area of study

• Experience working in a clean room environment

• Knowledge of pressure, temperature, and flow measurement devices

• Experience maintaining a propulsion test stand in the aerospace industry

• Experience working at a rocket launch facility and supporting launch campaigns

• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting complex fluid and mechanical systems

• Military aviation experience as a propulsion or airframe technician

• Skill in operating and manipulating machinery and various hand and power tools requiring manual dexterity

• Experience with forklifts, cranes, and heavy equipment

• Familiarity with calibrated measurement devices including load cells, multimeters, calipers, torque wrenches, depth gauges, and micrometers

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work the Weekend Day shift: Friday - Monday , 6:00am to 4:30pm

• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral

• Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted

• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position

• Ability to work at elevated heights (up to 300 feet), including the use of ladders

• Willing to operate heavy machinery

• Ability to work in confined spaces

• Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments - heat, cold, rain, ice

• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .

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 SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.

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Sr. Thermal Engineer (Thermal Analysis) at SpaceX

Hawthorne, CA, United States

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.

Sr. THERMAL ENGINEER (THERMAL ANALYSIS)

As a thermal engineer, you are responsible of the thermal design, test and validation of SpaceX vehicles and hardware. You will make engineering decisions to improve the vehicles and increase the overall hardware performance to help achieve our goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Thermal design of spacecraft, launch vehicles, and hardware, from initial high-level analysis down to validation of performance with ground tests, flight, and orbital data.

• Automate workflow to reduce engineering investment in the design cycle.

• Pursue performance/robustness improvements.

• Pursue operational simplicity and seek to reduce burden on other groups at SpaceX.

• Produce quality documentation of your work to reduce miss-rate and improve efficiency.

• Review peer work.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.

• 5+ years of professional experience performing thermal analysis.

• Experience using scientific programming languages.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree in an engineering discipline.

• Experience with Thermal Desktop and ANSYS Workbench.

• Experience with 3-D and reduced order thermal modeling.

• Ability to identify sizing cases and quickly evaluate the impact of design decisions.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to deliver against an aggressive schedule.

• Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .

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 SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.

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Network Operations Engineer (Swarm) at SpaceX

Mountain View, CA, United States

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.

NETWORK OPERATIONS ENGINEER (SWARM)

Swarm is enabling global connectivity with the world's most affordable satellite network. Our mission is to connect people and devices from anywhere in the world at the lowest cost.

Swarm has developed the world's smallest two-way communication satellites. Through our constellation we provide low-bandwidth, low-cost connectivity to return data from anywhere on Earth, focusing on regions without cell or WiFi coverage. Our unique economics make Swarm's network, ground hardware, and web platform accessible at the industry's lowest costs to deliver maximum value to customers. Swarm provides IoT tracking and data return services for industrial/sensor networks, particularly those in the maritime shipping, agriculture, energy, and ground transportation industries.

As a Network Operations Engineer on the Swarm team, you will be responsible for operating the growing Swarm satellite network as it scales globally. You will manage the condition, changes and maintenance required to improve and sustain service while responding to real-time anomalies - mitigating their impact before any significant service degradation occurs. You will collaborate closely across engineering teams to develop alerts, mitigations, and upgrades to orbital and ground-based assets. Through continuous improvement, you will drive process and automation upgrades to minimize the need for manual intervention.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead projects to measure and improve the performance of the Swarm network

• Detect and triage emerging anomalies on all satellites and ground stations

• Collaborate across engineering teams to create highly operable and maintainable infrastructure

• Actively troubleshoot network issues and recommend, or perform mitigation strategies including specific satellite command and control

• Maintain and update system wide configurations, performing satellite OTA updates as new features are deployed

• Create documentation and procedures for internal network management

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering discipline or 4+ years of network operations experience

• 2+ years of professional experience operating or supporting networks

• Development experience in Python, SQL or other programming languages

• Experience creating documentation and procedures

• Experience working with Linux systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in mission-critical operations where attention to detail is required to ensure success

• Experience debugging complex systems with data analysis

• Experience with satellite communications networks

• Familiarity with satellite orbital dynamics

• Experience working with Raspberry Pi hardware

• Experience setting up and troubleshooting VPN and connectivity issues

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work extended hours and weekends if needed

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .

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 SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.

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PCBA Build Technician (Swarm) at SpaceX

Mountain View, CA, United States

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.

PCBA BUILD TECHNICIAN (SWARM)

SpaceX acquired IoT satellite developer Swarm (http://https/swarm.space/) in 2021 and the team is continuing to grow. Our mission is to connect people and devices from anywhere in the world at the lowest cost.

Swarm has developed the world's smallest two-way communication satellites. Through our constellation we provide low-bandwidth, low-cost connectivity to return data from anywhere on Earth, focusing on regions without cell or WiFi coverage. Our unique economics make Swarm's network, ground hardware, and web platform accessible at the industry's lowest costs to deliver maximum value to customers. Swarm provides IoT tracking and data return services for industrial/sensor networks, particularly those in the maritime shipping, agriculture, energy, and ground transportation industries.

As a PCBA Build Technician on the Swarm team, you will support our leadership and engineering teams and help manage the day-to-day of our R&D and production efforts. To be successful, you will need to be a self-starter who is organized, efficient, and enthusiastic about joining a growing startup environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Proactively develop, implement, and improve production processes

• Operate and maintain PCB Pick and Place machine

• Visually inspect PCBAs through the process and correct build defects

• Organize inventory - scanning incoming parts, updating and maintaining Bill of Materials for products, and ordering required parts for on-time delivery of products

• Unbox lab items, and boxing and mailing out products to customers

• Assist with hardware builds for all of Swarm's products

• Lead general lab organization and cleanups, and errands as needed

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years experience with PCBA (either working in a professional assembly facility or on your own PCB projects)

• 2+ years experience with at least one of the following: running or programming a pick and place machine, inspecting PCBs, or SMT hot air rework

• High school degree or equivalency certificate

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot PCBs

• Experience visually inspecting SMT PCBs for build defects

• Experience reworking through-hole and various SMT packages including QFN, QFP, and BGA

• High attention to detail

• Acuity for understanding and repairing mechanical devices

• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills with attention to detail to manage active BOMs with hundreds of components

• Proactively develop, implement, and improve production processes as an ongoing job function

• Willingness to accept a high degree of uncertainty, jump in and help wherever needed, get hands dirty, and wear multiple hats on a fast-moving team

• Self motivated and able to work independently, quickly learn organizational structure, and demonstrate excellent time management skills

• Strong problem-solving skills and enthusiasm for new tasks and challenges

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Both 1st shift and 2nd shift hours are available:

• Nominal hours for 1st shift are 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

• Nominal hours for 2nd shift are 4:00 pm - 12:00 am

• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs unassisted

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .

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 SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.

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Software Engineer, Test Automation (Starlink Wi-Fi) at SpaceX

Redmond, WA, United States

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.

SOFTWARE ENGINEER, TEST AUTOMATION (STARLINK WI-FI)

SpaceX is developing the world's largest constellation of low earth orbit satellites to bring top-tier internet to underserved populations around the globe. At Starlink speeds, the final WiFi link is a critical and challenging piece of this mission. We need to build one of the best WiFi routers in the world at a fraction of traditional costs, and we need your help to make it a reality.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and build the machine that tests the machine: An automated RF test environment for WiFi mesh performance across the dizzying array of real-world homes, airplanes, and user devices we must support.

• Design and build next-gen automated test infrastructure that enables rapid iteration and joyful debugging.

• Work closely with a tight-knit team of hardware and software engineers to build a revolutionary product at an unprecedented velocity.

• Solve problems across all layers of the stack from RF/PHY to MAC to network.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics.

• Software development experience in C, C++, Python, or other modern programming language.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong background in test automation.

• Strong adversarial testing mindset and debugging skills.

• Experience shipping a highly rated consumer product.

• Experience with wireless MAC and networking protocols.

• Experience with embedded systems and security.

• Solid fundamental knowledge of math, physics, RF, and networking.

• Creative approach to problem solving, exceptional analytical skills and engineering fundamentals.

• Proven track record solving difficult engineering problems, and a hunger to dive into complex systems and make them work.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available to work extended hours as needed.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .

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 SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.

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Operations Automation Engineer (Starlink) at SpaceX

Redmond, WA, United States

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.

STARLINK OPERATIONS AUTOMATION ENGINEER (STARLINK)

As an Operations Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for developing the tools and processes for operating and scaling the Starlink Network to millions of users around the globe. You will work with operators, subsystem responsible engineers, software engineers, guidance navigation and control engineers, and network engineers to develop alerts, mitigations, and upgrades to orbital and terrestrial assets and core Starlink algorithms. Through continuous improvement, you will automate the rapid detection, characterization, and mitigation of network anomalies to the point of minimal manual intervention.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build and maintain mission-critical infrastructure, tools, processes, and custom software

• Deploy, operate, upgrade, and scale global internet service to millions of users

• Measure, preserve, and improve the uptime and performance of the Starlink Network

• Closely collaborate across engineering disciplines to create highly operable and maintainable infrastructure

• Lead technical investigations of orbital and terrestrial anomalies

• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and regularly participate in code reviews

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, physics, or other technical field; or 3+ years of professional experience in lieu of a degree

• 1+ year professional development experience in an object-oriented programming language (internship experience qualifies)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Developed, debugged and deployed software that has been used in real world applications/projects

• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment that includes working with changing needs and requirements

• 2+ years of operations, automation, DevOps, or site reliability engineering experience

• Experience with developing and deploying tools used for data analysis

• Ability to take on projects that require taking initiative and developing new expertise

• Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization, unit testing, and documenting custom software

• Full stack development experience

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available for on-call rotations

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here (http://pmddtc.state.gov/regulations_laws/itar.html) .

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 SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.

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Software Engineer (Starlink Network Engineering) at SpaceX

Redmond, WA, United States

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.

SOFTWARE ENGINEER (STARLINK NETWORK ENGINEERING)

This position entails creating software that is used to design, develop, launch and operate a low latency, high capacity broadband network. You will engage with other SpaceX engineers to discover the needs of the missions and code highly reliable software which turns the mission into reality. You will be responsible for the complete lifecycle of the software you create, including development, testing, and support.

The success of SpaceX's satellite internet business depends on the quality of the software that you and your team produce. That includes reliability, fault tolerance, throughput, security and user experience.

You are the engineer that other engineers can count on; you are technical, you attack every problem with enthusiasm; you remove hurdles. You are a self-starter, team player, have the hunger to venture into unknown areas and code and make the system work.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reliability of the production network with strong emphasis on scalable automation and telemetry systems

• Design and implement highly available, fault-tolerant network automation and monitoring systems that operates for long periods of time with minimal maintenance at scale

• Design and implement data collection and ingestion pipeline to empower network reliability and operation tools (network telemetry, failure detection, alert generation, mitigation services, network visualization)

• Strong operational and network reliability role focused on building and maintaining the world's most robust, performant and automated broadband network

• Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews

• Develop prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints

• Linux systems engineering and administration

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline; or 2+ years of experience in software development

• Development experience in C, C++, or Python

• Experience with networking protocols and traffic types (TCP/IPv4/IPv6, voice, video, broadcast, streaming)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Developed, debugged and deployed software that has been used in real world applications/projects

• Experience with security issues associated with distributed systems and large-scale consumer internet services

• Strong understanding of Docker and Kubernetes, or similar technologies

• Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization and unit testing

• Creative approach to problem solving, exceptional analytical skills and engineering fundamentals

• Strong networking knowledge of TCP/IP

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .

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 SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.

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Electrical Hardware Development Engineer, Payload (Starlink) at SpaceX

Redmond, WA, United States

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.

ELECTRICAL HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER, PAYLOAD (STARLINK)

Starlink is SpaceX's ambitious program to bring high quality internet to the globe by building a constellation of thousands of satellites in low earth orbit (LEO) which we will start launching on our Falcon 9 reusable rockets this year. As a hardware development electrical engineer on the team, you will be responsible for the design, implementation and verification of the electrical hardware for the satellites and ground communication systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide engineering expertise in the area of design, development and test of space hardened avionics hardware

• Duties include subsystem design and prototyping, schematic capture, prototype bring-up and debugging, hardware bug tracking, functional verification, and signal characterization

• Support through production and test

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering

• 1+ years of professional or internship experience in analog, digital or mixed-signal design principles including designs using sensors, operational amplifiers, A/D and D/A converters, and/or filters

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering

• 2+ years of professional experience with engineering projects in any one or more of the following areas: CPU/FPGA/ASIC circuit boards, consumer electronics, wireless devices, high speed interfaces, and/or low power platforms

• 2+ years of experience with designing and implementing of analog, digital or mixed-signal circuit boards from concept through production using operational amplifiers, filters, and transistors, analog to digital and digital to analog converters, power supply components, multi-GHz Serdes, DRAM interfaces (DDR4), CAN, I2C, Ethernet, SPI, FPGAs, ASICs, and processors

• 2+ years of experience with testing/troubleshooting/qualification techniques, signal integrity, layout and grounding principles

• 2+ years of experience with DFx (EMC, EMI, reliability, manufacturability, test, etc.)

• Strong emphasis on full life cycle development of new hardware systems - not small incremental updates to legacy hardware

• Strong understanding of computers, programming languages, scripting tools and automation (C/C++, Python, MATLAB, assembly language, Perl, etc.)

• Passion for advancing the commercial space industry and human spaceflight

• Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up atmosphere

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .

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 SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.

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Production Coordinator (Starship) - Temporary at SpaceX

Brownsville, TX, United States

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.

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR (STARSHIP) - TEMPORARY POSITION

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor, track, and move parts as required through the company to ensure timely delivery to next production location

• Push/pull physical movement of parts through receiving inspection, stock rooms, purchasing, production resources or any applicable work center within SpaceX

• Promote workflow consistency and accuracy across the company while working to drive down internal logistics lead-time

• Ensure parts are handled and protected properly and within SpaceX specifications

• Coordinate off-site processing of parts to ensure on-time delivery

• Work with the planning, procurement, engineering, and production teams to ensure our MRP/ERP data is and remains clean and accurate

• Assist with resolution of incorrect system data which is driving inappropriate demand, schedules, or could result in general failure

• Update and utilize metrics to drive results as applicable with production personnel

• Work with production supervisors and managers to ensure all metrics-driven action requirements are completed

• Develop and maintain reports to highlight needs, deliverables and constraints as required for internal and customer use

• Assist production leadership and project teams with action item updates

• Support logistics process through innovative staging of workflow

• Support management of material certifications as required - prevent use of uncertified materials

• Support production and inventory personnel with -return to stock- and inventory purge actions

• Support purchase requisition creation for scheduled contract work

• Organize and maintain the physical and electronic library for production related tooling and calibration database

• Support projects or productivity development activities within assigned production cells

• Support assigned production cells with work order management activities

POSITION DETAILS:

This is a temporary position with SpaceX, for the length of time as stated, and is subject to change with minimal notice as business needs dictate.

• LENGTH OF POSITION: 6 months

• LOCATION: Brownsville, TX

• SHIFT: Day shift and night shift; Monday-Friday (10 hr shift) or Friday-Monday (12 hr shift)

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years of experience supporting departmental administrative processes

• Strong computer skills, familiar with the full suite of MS Office products

• Bachelor's degree

• Experience in organizing files and documents

• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems

• Experience in aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic manufacturing environments

• SQL and Tableau experience

• APICS certification

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted

• Ability to stand for extended periods - 8+ hours

• Must be available for overtime, all shifts, and weekend work as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .

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 SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.

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Field Performance Reliability Engineer (Starlink Product) at SpaceX

Hawthorne, CA, United States

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.

FIELD PERFORMANCE RELIABILITY ENGINEER (STARLINK PRODUCT)

Starlink is Spacex's ambitious goal to bring high quality internet to the globe by building a constellation of thousands of satellites in low earth orbit (LEO). We are developing millions of devices for end users to link our customers to our satellites. As a field performance reliability engineer on the Starlink team, you will be working with other engineers in all disciplines to evaluate reliability of the products in the field and proactively contribute to design and operational improvements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement field monitoring systems and strategies to quickly detect trends and issues as they arise

• Perform hands-on testing of returned hardware to identify new hardware failures

• Drive hardware, software and operational changes through root cause and analysis findings

• Work closely with hardware, software and test engineering to maximize reliability across all disciplines

• Define the long term vision for scaling up field monitoring processes as we expand globally

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or STEM discipline

• 1+ years of professional or internship experience in data analysis, statistics or software algorithms

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with both electronics and mechanical design and analysis including knowledge of RF principles

• Programming experience in Python, C and SQL with an emphasis on data analysis and automation

• Demonstrated capability to think creatively and solve complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team

• Experience in a fast-paced, iterative design environments within the consumer electronics, mobile handset, medical devices, aerospace, marine or automotive industries

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and offsite as needed

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987)

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 SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.

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Sr. Software Engineer, Test Automation (Starlink Wi-Fi) at SpaceX

Redmond, WA, United States

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.

SR. SOFTWARE ENGINEER, TEST AUTOMATION (STARLINK WI-FI)

SpaceX is developing the world's largest constellation of low earth orbit satellites to bring top-tier internet to underserved populations around the globe. At Starlink speeds, the final WiFi link is a critical and challenging piece of this mission. We need to build one of the best WiFi routers in the world at a fraction of traditional costs, and we need your help to make it a reality.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and build the machine that tests the machine: An automated RF test environment for WiFi mesh performance across the dizzying array of real-world homes, airplanes, and user devices we must support.

• Design and build next-gen automated test infrastructure that enables rapid iteration and joyful debugging.

• Work closely with a tight-knit team of hardware and software engineers to build a revolutionary product at an unprecedented velocity.

• Solve problems across all layers of the stack from RF/PHY to MAC to network.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics.

• 5+ years of professional software development experience in C, C++, Python, or other modern programming language.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong background in test automation.

• Strong adversarial testing mindset and debugging skills.

• Experience shipping a highly rated consumer product.

• Experience with wireless MAC and networking protocols.

• Experience with embedded systems and security.

• Solid fundamental knowledge of math, physics, RF, and networking.

• Creative approach to problem solving, exceptional analytical skills and engineering fundamentals.

• Proven track record solving difficult engineering problems, and a hunger to dive into complex systems and make them work.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available to work extended hours as needed.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .

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 SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.

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Supervisor, Welding at SpaceX

Brownsville, TX, United States

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.

SUPERVISOR, WELDING

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and evaluate welding procedures

• Assist with the tooling and fixturing designs required for weld operation

• General welding, cutting, and fabrication equipment knowledge, theory, application, maintenance and testing

• Base material and welding material selection

• Control of production weld quality

• Application of welding codes and standards

• Personnel management and supervision, including mentorship of junior welders

• Enforce site and personnel safety

• Review and edit documentation, including work reports and record keeping

• Supervise and provide daily support to the launch projects welding team

• Assess candidates and provide recommendations in the hiring process

• Responsible for planning and scheduling work, assigning work, and assessing completed work

• Monitor and approve employee time keeping records

• Communicate how successful performance will be measured and provide collaborative direction to team members; recommend performance standards and ratings

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 7+ years of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), TIG, or gas metal arc welding (GMAW) experience

• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience managing more than 10 employees

• Ability to interpret drawings and weld symbols per AWS A2.4

• Knowledge of AWS D1.1, D1.6, and D1.2

• Aluminum gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) and gas metal arc welding (GMAW) experience

• Trade school certificate

• Capable of cutting, polishing, and etching weld test samples

• Experience with Inconel welding and fabrication

• Experience with ASME B31.3 fabrication and welding

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work day shift (6:00 AM - 6:00 PM) or night shift (6:00 PM - 6:00 AM)

• Must be willing to work long hours and weekends as needed

• Must be willing to travel to our launch sites in support of launch specific projects and/or pad modifications

• Must be able to work for prolonged periods in a confined space

• Must be willing to work outdoors

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .

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 SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.

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Supervisor, Launch Operations - Night Shift at SpaceX

Brownsville, TX, United States

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.

SUPERVISOR, LAUNCH OPERATIONS - NIGHT SHIFT

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and provide daily support to the launch operations technicians

• Ensure safety and quality inspection principles are followed in all tasks

• Assess candidates and provide recommendations in the hiring process

• Plan, schedule, and assign work, as well as assess completed work

• Ensure employees have the training, tools and materials they need to carry out their duties

• Monitor and approve employee time keeping records

• Communicate how successful performance will be measured and provide collaborative direction to team members; recommend performance standards and ratings

• Lead technicians in the field to accomplish required tasks on a daily basis

• Coordinate upcoming tasks with engineering, while also gaining a solid understanding of all systems, quality criteria, and other relevant requirements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate

• 2+ years of leadership experience

• 3+ years experience with fluid systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate degree

• 5+ years of experience as a technician with fluids systems

• Ability to operate successfully in a remote location with a limited team and resources

• Knowledge of safety procedures and techniques

• Knowledge of high pressure pneumatic, hydraulic and cryogenic fluids systems

• Knowledge of all types of bore scope inspection equipment

• Understanding of fluids system schematics and procedures related to launch operations

• Ability to be diplomatic with a variety of individuals across the organizational infrastructure

• Skill in operating and manipulating machinery and various hand and power tools requiring manual dexterity

• Ability to utilize precision measuring instruments

• Knowledge of different fittings such as NPT and KC

• Intermediate skill level using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook)

• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work night shift (5 PM - 5 AM)

• Ability to work at elevated heights

• Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments - heat, cold, rain

• Work occasionally performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .

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 SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.

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Sr. Purchasing Analyst at SpaceX

Hawthorne, CA, United States

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.

SR. PURCHASING ANALYST

The Sr. Purchasing Analyst is a key role within our finance organization with executive level visibility. The successful candidate will interface with all aspects of the company, including production, engineering, sales, program management, accounting, and executive management. This individual will possess strong analytical skills to provide insights to the business for large spend decisions, as well as a keen sense for optimizing team productivity through process improvement and automation of non-value add tasks.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create reports, tools, and standardized metrics for operational measurement and improvement, using software such as Microsoft Excel and Power BI

• Work with cross-functional teams to understand current processes and identify systematic gaps, then drive system enhancements to optimize productivity or process improvement

• Identify and drive projects to automate non-value add essential processes within the purchasing department to remove the need for human intervention in remedial tasks

• Develop and enhance tools for the purchasing team to utilize that focus on spend trends, team productivity metrics, and workload balancing across the organization

• Conduct in-depth analyses through SQL queries and other data analysis methods to dive into problems and identify trends for decision making

• Own system maintenance and data integrity, and troubleshoot with other departments as necessary

• Test software updates and push corrections to system bugs affecting purchasing team's primary internal applications

• Train users and leaders on system developments or enhancements, and assist in troubleshooting

• Analyze and interpret financial data for use in management reviews and decision making

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree

• 5+ years of professional experience in purchasing, supply chain, finance operations, business, economics, or engineering

• Experience using SQL and Excel for business analysis, project management, or ERP systems support

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, finance or accounting

• Experience with PowerBI, Jira, and Confluence

• Experience acting as a finance subject matter expert in the optimization of various enterprise resource planning (ERP) business tools and applications

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, SQL, Tableau, OLAP tools, applied business analytics and statistics, forecasting, and general modeling experience of complex non-linear systems

• Ability to analyze data and check for accuracy/errors in dataset based on process and system knowledge

• Strong knowledge of supply chain and finance functions, with experience in cross functional projects for business process enhancement/automation

• MBA preferred

• Experience working within manufacturing or technology organizations

• Strong presentation skills with the ability to regularly interface with executive management

• Strong leadership skills and have a high level of responsibility and ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-pace environment

• Ability to frame unstructured and complex analytical problems to a broad audience

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .

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 SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.

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Sr. RF Engineer (Starlink) at SpaceX

Redmond, WA, United States

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.

SR. RF ENGINEER (STARLINK)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Simulate and model communication systems

• Work with system architects, RF engineers, antenna engineers, modem/DSP, and ASIC engineers to partition functions between hardware and software domains

• Assess feasibility of various designs in support of architecture definition

• Deriving top level specifications for RF links and RF and antenna subsystems

• Characterize and analyze system performance

• Provide technical support to regulatory, coordination, and market access teams

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline

• 5+ years of research or development experience in the general areas of RF and antennas (internship and thesis work acceptable)

• 1+ years of experience using one of the 3D EM simulation tools such as CST, HFSS, FEKO, SEMCAD, EMPro, TICRA or XFDTD

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering with emphasis in RF/microwave circuits or communication theory

• Experience performing analysis and simulation of communication systems

• Thorough understanding of RF passive and active components

• Experience characterizing radio performance at microwave frequencies

• Knowledge of digital communication systems, spread spectrum, single and multi-carrier techniques, modulation types such as PSK, APSK, QAM

• Understanding of electromagnetic propagation and antenna systems

• Experience in Matlab, Python, C++ or equivalent tools for modeling and analyzing RF systems

• Knowledge of RF transceiver architectures and digital communication theory

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .

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.

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Production Control Scheduler (Starship) at SpaceX

Brownsville, TX, United States

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.

PRODUCTION CONTROL SCHEDULER (STARSHIP)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide tactical and strategic long range scheduling expertise to our production teams

• Coordinate and review input from engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and business development to support and maintain master schedules for products using Microsoft Office or applicable software as required

• Work across all departments to understand critical work requests ahead and behind targets to mitigate schedule impact risks

• Work across all departments to ensure MRP dates align with current vehicle products

• Utilize our factory scheduler application and other applicable tools to ensure work is scheduled and prioritized accurately and efficiently, and resources allocated appropriately

• Prepare daily work schedules, track work progress, update and communicate project critical path schedules, and advise leadership of needed adjustments to daily work activities

• Ensure fixture, tooling, and test equipment requirements are properly scheduled to facilitate an efficient production process

• Support accuracy of internal logistics movement of critical work

• Push/pull work into the shop to improve lead times, reduce stagnation, and meet schedule needs

• Utilize production, operations planning, and engineering support to eliminate internal and external blockers to deliver product on time

• Remain abreast and knowledgeable regarding applicable facilities and manpower

• Lead efforts to uncover root-cause and develop permanent resolution on issues found during product builds as required

• Identify and support improvement opportunities for product yield, quality, safety, cost and team efficiency

• Develop and support efforts to streamline assigned products and automate production processes as applicable

• Organize and communicate the daily priorities to production coordinators, team leads and supervisors as required

• Provide daily visibility, weekly status, and monthly reviews on schedule performance

• Create and leverage metrics using queries and Excel to highlight shortages and determine schedule risks

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or 2+ years of professional manufacturing scheduling experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of experience with MS Office

• 2+ years of practical experience with ERP/MRP systems in a production environment

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

• Experience writing queries with SQL

• Familiarity with lean principles, six sigma and Kaizen concepts

• Project management professional certification

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available for all shifts, extended hours, and/or weekends as needed

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted

• Must be able to stand for extended periods - 8 hours minimum

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .

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 SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.

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NDE Technician, Level II (Phased Array) at SpaceX

Hawthorne, CA, United States

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.

NDE LEVEL II INSPECTOR - PHASED ARRAY ULTRASONIC INSPECTION (PAUT)

The NDE Operations organization at SpaceX is an inclusive, inter-disciplinary team that is committed to the providing high quality inspections of flight components and production assemblies. The breadth of exposure as an NDE Level II Inspector is immense, as the organization is responsible for a large diversity of inspection types across Falcon, Dragon, Starship, and Raptor programs. You have the ability to engage with the process to provide continuous improvement to execute on the mission to make humanity interplanetary.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform volumetric NDE inspections with advanced phased array ultrasonics: triple transducer crawler arrangement

• Interpret, evaluate, communicate and report findings to production and engineering

• Interpret and review engineering drawings as required

• Support the development of NDE inspection techniques for complex geometries

• Assist in training and developing others within the team

• Support research and development in to full matrix capture phased array ultrasonic for operational improvement and optimization

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate

• NDE Level II certification in line with ASNT-TC-1A or NAS-410 guidance in Ultrasonic (UT) including Phased Array Ultrasonic (PAUT)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of experience as a Level II NDE/NDT inspector

• NDE Level II certification in line with ASNT-TC-1A guidance in eddy current (ET) and dye penetrant (PT)

• Operational experience of utilizing PAUT systems for the inspection of weldments

• Knowledge of Olympus Tomoview software

• Hands on experience using portable digital equipment such as Olympus EPOCH 600

• Knowledge of Uniwest/Nortec eddy current machines or equivalent

• Knowledge of AMS, AWS/ASME, ASTM

• Basic computer skills: Microsoft applications - word, power point, excel

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift 25 lbs unassisted, bend, stretch, stand for extended periods of time, climb stairs, reach, twist, sit, walk, and/or run

• Must be willing to work overtime and on weekends if needed

• Must be able to travel up to 25% to various SpaceX sites

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .

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 SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.

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NDE Technician, Level II (Eddy Current) at SpaceX

Hawthorne, CA, United States

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.

NDE LEVEL II INSPECTOR, EDDY CURRENT (ET)

The NDE Operations organization at SpaceX is an inclusive, inter-disciplinary team that is committed to the providing high quality inspections of flight components and production assemblies. The breadth of exposure as an NDE Level II Inspector is immense, as the organization is responsible for a large diversity of inspection types across Falcon, Dragon, Starship, and Raptor programs. You have the ability to engage with the process to provide continuous improvement to execute on the mission to make humanity interplanetary.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform near surface NDE inspections with eddy current methods

• Interpret, evaluate, communicate and report findings to production and engineering teams

• Interpret and review engineering drawings as required

• Support the development of NDE inspection techniques for complex geometries

• Support research and development of future NDE technology for operational improvements

• Assist in training and developing others within the team

  BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate

• NDT level II certification in line with ASNT-TC-1A/NAS-410 guidance in eddy current (ET)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of experience as a level II NDE/NDT inspector

• Operational experience utilizing eddy current systems for the inspection of weldments

• Operational experience in the use of single coil inspection probes and associated systems

• Knowledge of UTEX InspectionWare software or equivalent

• Knowledge of AMS, AWS/ASME, ASTM standards

• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

  ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift 25 lbs unassisted; bend, stretch, stand for extended periods of time; climb stairs, reach, twist, sit, and walk

• Must be willing to work overtime and on weekends if needed

• Must be available to travel up to 25% to other SpaceX sites

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .

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 SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.

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Receiving Specialist at SpaceX

Hawthorne, CA, United States

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.

RECEIVING SPECIALIST (STARLINK)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acknowledge and take receipt of all incoming materials and packages, identify receipt in ERP system, and sort for transportation to identified location

• Take direction from receiving lead

• Receive all materials/packages and transact receipt in the ERP system

• Create/print routing labels and other required identifiers for the receipt of material/packages

• File and maintain records of incoming paperwork

• Responsible for system integrity in regards to all receipts

• Maintain strict material handling practices in accordance with good practice and procedures

• Verify all material received for conformity with accompanying paperwork, checking for damage, correct part numbers and quantity as required

• Interface with carriers, internal customers, purchasing and other related departments to resolve problems relative to receipt and distribution of material. Processes hold packages within one week

• Perform good housekeeping chores in area

• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment per safety procedures

• Evaluate hazardous receipts, inform requestor, and organize delivery to an appropriate location for hazardous materials

• Coordinate internal receipt pickup and internal delivery service as required

• Collaborate with various internal and external groups to coordinate return shipments

• Review stagnant inventory reports to ensure location accuracy

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years in a shipping and receiving role

• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, or commercial aircraft environment

• Experience with an ERP system

• Experience with scanning equipment (RF scanner, handheld scanner, etc.)

• Strong computer skills, including familiarity with the Microsoft suite

• Experience operating a forklift or other material handling motorized vehicles and equipment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available for at least one of the following shifts:

• 1st shift: Monday to Friday from 5 AM - 3:30 PM

• Mid shift: Monday to Friday from 9 AM - 7:30 PM

• 2nd shift: Monday to Friday from 3 PM - 1:30 AM

• Weekend Day: Friday to Monday from 3 AM - 3 PM

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs

• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position

• Must be willing to work in an open-aired environment, lacking temperature controls

• Willingness to work overtime and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines

BENEFITS:

• Ability to earn SpaceX stock

• Subsidized health, dental and vision insurance for you and your dependents

• Onsite medical and dental clinic

• Ability to accrue up to 3 weeks of paid vacation and 1 week of paid sick leave

• Paid holidays

• Subsidized breakfast, lunch and dinner with free soda and frozen ice cream/yogurt

• Onsite baristas and cold brew on tap - free!

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .

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 SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.

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Integration Technician (Dragon) at SpaceX

Hawthorne, CA, United States

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.

INTEGRATION TECHNICIAN (DRAGON)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assemble, install, and test flight hardware.

• Use precision calibrated tools - torque wrenches, micrometers and calipers.

• Hands on operations with both large and small fragile assemblies.

• Read and interpret technical drawings, and follow detailed work instructions.

• Perform high pressure pneumatic testing.

• Perform work according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions.

• Use various mechanical tools without instruction.

• Collaborate with production engineers and quality personal to develop and document activities.

• Ensure all production services are performed on time, safely and in a professional manner.

• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.

• 1+ years of experience in hardware assembly, test, and/or installation.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in the aerospace industry, aviation, military or other high-reliability operating environment.

• FAA Airframe and PowerPlant license.

• Experience in fast-paced production environment with flight hardware.

• Knowledge of pressure, temperature and flow measurement devices, mechanical and electrical systems, and propulsion engines.

• Skill in operating and manipulating machinery and various hand and power tools requiring manual dexterity.

• A demonstrated ability in reading/understanding technical drawings, manuals and reports.

• NASA-STD-8739.3 certification (currently or previously held).

• NASA-STD-8739.4 certification (currently or previously held).

• Ability to use precision measuring instruments.

• Experience working in a cleanroom environment.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment.

• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with engineering and production.

• Proficient with computers and the ability to use MS Office.

• Experience with forklifts, cranes and heavy equipment.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed. Estimated shift start times: 1st shift (5 am); 2nd shift (3 pm).

• Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs. unassisted.

• Must be able to climb ladders and be comfortable working in tight spaces.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .

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 SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.

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Quality Inspector (Valves) at SpaceX

Hawthorne, CA, United States

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 developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

QUALITY INSPECTOR (VALVES)

Our quality inspectors are responsible for being the last line of defense in assuring mission success. You will perform in-process and end-of-line inspections and verify that all key performance and design characteristics are met or exceeded during valve and component manufacturing. You will be working hands on with the most cutting edge rocket technology currently available and will be part of history. This position will be supporting the Quality Inspection team at the SpaceX Valve Factory, which is responsible for the most critical components of our Dragon and Falcon programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform in-process and final end-to-end inspections on flight hardware.

• Document production and test anomalies in accordance with prescribed procedures and processes as required.

• Communicate and help resolve quality related issues as they relate to the site and other SpaceX locations.

• Process non-conforming product and assist engineering in root cause analysis and corrective action.

• Routinely observe technical operations and offer guidance and/or serve as an additional technical resource.

• Evaluate manufacturing compliance to NASA and customer, as well as internal, specifications to meet launch and mission requirements.

• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.

• 2+ years of inspection experience in an aerospace, military or manufacturing environment

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with aerospace standards.

• Experience using calibrated inspection tools.

• Experience with assembling and testing manufactured hardware.

• Experience with quality assurance principles, methods, and processes.

• Intermediate level skill with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).

• Intermediate level skill with Windows operating systems.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed. Nominal hours - 1st shift: 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 2nd shift: 3:30 PM - 2:00 AM.

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted.

• Must be willing to travel up to 10%.

• Must be able to climb ladders, stoop, bend, crawl, and work in tight spaces.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .

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 SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.

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Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer (Starlink) at SpaceX

Redmond, WA, United States

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.

SR. AUTOMATION & CONTROLS ENGINEER (STARLINK)

As a member of the Starlink Tooling and Automation & Controls Engineering team you will work with a team of elite engineers to design, build and activate custom machines critical to the production of the Starlink satellite constellation. Exciting aspects of the role include:

• Creating the factory of the future for high volume, highly automated satellite production

• Constantly raising the bar for industrial automation and work with an unstoppable team as driven as you are

• Get hands-on and build the things you design

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop and commission automated processes and production cells

• Collaborate with all design and manufacturing teams on the Starlink project to ensure products are designed for automation

• Design sensor systems to monitor processes, ensure operator safety, and track factory status and performance

• Create electrical, pneumatic and fluid schematics for control panels

• Architect, write, and debug structured, scalable, reusable PLC code

• Develop and tune closed-loop control systems

• Train and integrate robotic systems

• Design user interfaces that make complex machines easy to control and troubleshoot

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

• 5+ years of experience in design and/or commissioning of automation, robotic cells, factory floor layouts, controls systems, or complex system architecture, especially within automotive or aerospace industries (internship and project team experience is applicable)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong desire and ability to learn quickly, adapt and innovate

• Process integration and electromechanical / mechatronic systems experience

• PLC Programming (Beckhoff experience preferred)

• HMI and SCADA programming experience

• Experience with robotics, motion control, object-oriented programming (OOP), state machines, image processing, data engineering, vision inspection, various sensors, and/or internet of things (IoT)

• Field bus networks, serial communication and Ethernet communication

• Hands on experience building and commissioning high quality electrical control panels & electro-mechanical systems

• Exposure to a wide variety of production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment (Vision systems, dispense systems, temperature controllers, laser distance sensors, Nut-Runners, etc.)

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

• Experience in fast-paced iterative design and manufacturing environments

• Experience solving complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .

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 SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.

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