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Architect, Spaceport Development 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.

ARCHITECT, SPACEPORT DEVELOPMENT

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain a master plan for Boca Chica production facilities and spaceport village with considerations for phased development and construction

• Provide onsite support to construction and build engineering teams to provide quick technical architectural details that solve field issues in real time

• Prepare signage plans and renderings for a continuously evolving site

• Create design drawings, architectural renderings, and specifications for new production buildings, hotel/residential developments, and recreational facilities

• Develop cost effective, functional architectural solutions to exterior enclosures for new and existing structures

• Prepare executive summaries for senior leadership to demonstrate design decisions that drive down project cost and schedule

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering

• 5+ years of professional experience in architecture

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• AIA license in Texas, California and/or Florida (or ability to work towards future Texas licensure)

• Knowledge of International Building Code (IBC)

• Experience with plan check review departments and permit coordination

• Ability to collaborate within an interdisciplinary environment to produce functional design solutions

• Experience with concept design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration phases of design and construction

• Ability to develop basic building egress and fire and life safety plans

• Ability to work autonomously and efficiently in a dynamic, fast paced design-build environment

• Experience producing design drawings and renderings in NX, Rhino, Sketchup, Autocad or similar software

• Ability to develop technical waterproofing and enclosure details working in close collaboration with civil construction engineers

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in both the office environment and on active construction 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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• Location:
  Brownsville, Texas
• Company:
  SpaceX