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Sr. Vehicle Responsible Engineer (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.

SR. VEHICLE RESPONSIBLE ENGINEER (STARSHIP)

The Starship Vehicle Responsible Engineer is an operational role that owns technical readiness for specific missions and test flights. This individual will work alongside development teams through design, build, and test as the mission technical lead to ensure a successful test and flight campaign. This role will be responsible for planning and coordinating execution of large scale test campaigns and flight operations, working in conjunction with the flight control teams to ensure that the vehicles can reliably meet test and mission objectives. This person will act as technical authority for the vehicle during active operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Take ownership of a Starship Vehicle for a specific mission (ship, booster, depot, tanker) and follow that vehicle through from integrated vehicle test planning to launch day. Starship Vehicle RE should feel ownership of the outcome of the vehicle after it leaves production through its flight

• Lead technical reviews including vehicle state machine reviews (software), joint operations reviews (between ground and vehicle teams), and CONOPs reviews as required to establish and mature system design

• Create and get approval for vehicle level integrated test plans (for testing that happens outside of the factory, i.e. at the launch pad). Coordinate multiple subsystem stakeholders to design the technical details of test campaigns that satisfy program objectives. Define and improve the test plan process

• Organize test and flight readiness reviews to ensure technical readiness. Drive actions and findings to completion with full authority of the program. Use risk, mission workflow, and change as tools to ensure technical readiness

• Clearly communicate integrated schedule and technical risks to the executive leadership team

• Real time (on console) support for test and flight as the authority for vehicle risk. Communicating to leadership and executive team as required. Drive on console resolution of technical and schedule risks to achieve successful test or flight outcome

• Support anomaly investigations as needed via use of tools such as fault trees and 5 whys. Work to resolve anomalies on day of test and launch in real time on console

• Influence and drive the implementation of process and tools to an appropriate balance for the Starship program, including risk, change, and mission workflow

• Support regulatory and customer reviews as needed

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, physics or math

• 5+ years of professional experience in design, analysis, or testing of complex systems

• Experience with basic computer applications (i.e. word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, email)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Advanced degree in engineering, science, math, or related field

• 5+ years of experience in aerospace engineering field (design, analysis, or test at the large assembly or system level)

• 5+ years of experience in complex engineering problem solving (design, analysis, or test of complex systems)

• SQL and/or Python experience

• Experience with anomaly resolution and documentation of anomaly reports and lessons learned databases

• Experience with engineering risk management, engineering configuration, and change management

• On console test experience or support of launch and/or large scale test operations

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to clearly and concisely communicate weekly progress and roadblocks

• Self-starter and willing to continuously learn new skills to drive the process and technology of Starship hardware development and testing

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Travel to support test and launch operations (if located other than Starbase or Cape); up to 30% travel

• Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg

• Ability to work remotely (if working in location other than Starbase)

• Day of launch and lead up to launch support required, working extended hours, night and weekend work will be required based on test and launch schedules

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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• Location:
  Brownsville, Texas
• Company:
  SpaceX