Crane Operations Engineer, Transport and Critical Lift (Starship) 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.
CRANE OPERATIONS ENGINEER, TRANSPORT AND CRITICAL LIFT (STARSHIP)
SpaceX is currently seeking an individual to join the launch site engineering team in Cape Canaveral, FL. As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to utilize your multi-disciplinary knowledge, experience, and creativity to develop solutions to launch pad operations, ground support equipment, transportation and production with the goal of maximizing efficiency without sacrificing safety or reliability.
Specifically, you will be responsible for ensuring all aspects of critical transport and lift operations for our Starship and Super Heavy booster vehicles, as well as ground support equipment, have been properly designed, reviewed, and carried out. You will be responsible for addressing complex structural, civil and mechanical issues that arise and utilizing engineering intuition as well as thorough calculation to provide engineering disposition for path forward.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve as the responsible engineer for multiple launch pad and production site transport and lift operations to ensure 100% operational success
Utilize AutoCAD and lift planning software to design and review operations ahead of execution
Write and implement critical lift and transport plans
Utilize FEM software (e.g. ANSYS, FEMAP) and rigorous hand calculations to facilitate design and issue disposition
Work with, and direct (hands-on), a skilled workforce of operators, riggers, and technicians to carry out troubleshooting, maintenance activities, upgrades, and operational procedures
Contribute to the development and improvement of the processes and functional operations relating to the systems for which you are responsible
Coordinate with outside rigging and heavy-lift vendors for lifting and transport operations and oversee/direct all contracted operations involving flight hardware
Design and identify acceptable rigging/lifting/transport hardware and connection points by reviewing and analyzing various structural, stability, and mass/cg of the object
Identify and implement upgrades and inspections/maintenance to drive continuous improvement in these areas by interfacing regularly with various teams across SpaceX
Develop and perform post operation data reviews for your respective systems and tasks, both automated and manual
Serve as the engineer for the cranes, self-propelled modular transports and other material handling equipment during new vehicle builds, pad builds, refurbishment and launch operations. In this role, you will be responsible for real-time troubleshooting and resolution of issues
Represent SpaceX by presenting certification packages and engineering data to U.S. government agencies including NASA, US Air Force and others
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics
2+ years of hands-on experience working with mechanical and structural hardware
1+ years of experience with crane lifting, crane rigging or crane transport operations
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Experience testing and operating with or around hazardous systems (high pressure, high energy, hazardous gases & fluids, etc.)
Familiarity with instrumentation and control components (pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, accelerometers, flow meters, load cells, relays, solenoid, pneumatic valves)
Experience using SOLIDWORKS, Siemens NX, or similar CAD software
Experience using ANSYS, FEMAP or similar finite element analysis software
Experience reviewing data from anomalies and identifying root cause
Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure, fast paced environment
Strong communication and presentation skills
Strong work ethic and drive to for constant improvement balanced with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
Must be willing to work weekends and night shifts as needed
Must be willing to travel to other launch sites in support of operational activities and launches; travel requirement is up to 15%
Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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.
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.
CIVIL ENGINEER, CRANE AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS (STARSHIP)
SpaceX is currently seeking an individual to join the launch site engineering team in Cape Canaveral, FL. As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to utilize your multi-disciplinary knowledge, experience, and creativity to develop solutions to launch pad operations, ground support equipment, transportation and production with the goal of maximizing efficiency without sacrificing safety or reliability.
Specifically, you will be responsible for ensuring all aspects of critical transport and lift operations for our Starship and Super Heavy booster vehicles, as well as ground support equipment, have been properly designed, reviewed, and carried out. You will be responsible for addressing complex structural, civil and mechanical issues that arise and utilizing engineering intuition as well as thorough calculation to provide engineering disposition for path forward.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve as the responsible engineer for multiple launch pad and production site transport and lift operations to ensure 100% operational success
Utilize AutoCAD and lift planning software to design and review operations ahead of execution
Write and implement critical lift and transport plans
Utilize FEM software (e.g. ANSYS, FEMAP) and rigorous hand calculations to facilitate design and issue disposition
Work with, and direct (hands-on), a skilled workforce of operators, riggers, and technicians to carry out troubleshooting, maintenance activities, upgrades, and operational procedures
Contribute to the development and improvement of the processes and functional operations relating to the systems for which you are responsible
Coordinate with outside rigging and heavy-lift vendors for lifting and transport operations and oversee/direct all contracted operations involving flight hardware
Design and identify acceptable rigging/lifting/transport hardware and connection points by reviewing and analyzing various structural, stability, and mass/cg of the object
Identify and implement upgrades and inspections/maintenance to drive continuous improvement in these areas by interfacing regularly with various teams across SpaceX
Develop and perform post operation data reviews for your respective systems and tasks, both automated and manual
Serve as the engineer for the cranes, self-propelled modular transports and other material handling equipment during new vehicle builds, pad builds, refurbishment and launch operations. In this role, you will be responsible for real-time troubleshooting and resolution of issues
Represent SpaceX by presenting certification packages and engineering data to U.S. government agencies including NASA, US Air Force and others
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics
2+ years of hands-on experience working with mechanical and structural hardware
1+ years of experience with crane lifting, crane rigging or crane transport operations
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Experience testing and operating with or around hazardous systems (high pressure, high energy, hazardous gases & fluids, etc.)
Familiarity with instrumentation and control components (pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, accelerometers, flow meters, load cells, relays, solenoid, pneumatic valves)
Experience using SOLIDWORKS, Siemens NX, or similar CAD software
Experience using ANSYS, FEMAP or similar finite element analysis software
Experience reviewing data from anomalies and identifying root cause
Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure, fast paced environment
Strong communication and presentation skills
Strong work ethic and drive to for constant improvement balanced with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
Must be willing to work weekends and night shifts as needed
Must be willing to travel to other launch sites in support of operational activities and launches; travel requirement is up to 15%
Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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.
