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Chief Marine Engineer (Marine Operations) 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.

CHIEF MARINE ENGINEER (MARINE OPERATIONS)

The Marine Operations team at SpaceX is looking to add chief marine engineers as a shore-based role to oversee and manage every aspect of the recovery/marine fleet engineering system as the company pushes its launch and recovery cadence.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage fleet engineering system readiness within this shore-based, non-offshore role to help ensure mission success in SpaceX's recovery operations in the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean Sea

• Develop, implement, and audit engineering readiness standards across the entire SpaceX marine operations fleet while supporting ongoing operations

• Support planning and maintenance of logistical support that support ongoing operations and ensure full-life support of the SpaceX fleet of vessels

• Coordinate engineering changes required to support mission operations, including but not limited to: management of design change documentation, and coordination of testing and training

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree

• 1+ years of professional experience working in a role that deals with examinations or licensing-efforts with US Coast Guard (USCG) and/or American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) regulations

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) or license

• 3+ years of professional experience working in a role that deals with examinations or licensing-efforts with US Coast Guard (USCG) and/or American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) regulations

• Bachelor's degree in naval architecture, marine engineering, mechanical engineering, or other technical discipline

• Current (non-expired) USCG license, and ability to pass relevant USCG examinations, federal facility background checks, re-certifications, and chemical testing

• Knowledge of vessel management systems, safety management systems, and regulatory programs such as OPA 90, MARPOL, ABS classing, etc.

• Willingness to sail, if needed to support off-shore missions depending on resources available

• Willing to work outdoors and in maritime environments, and able to work flexible hours during mission support periods; this will be an active physical role

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral

• Must be willing to travel to other SpaceX locations as necessary; role may require 50% travel

• 50-hour work week is typical, and may vary 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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• Location:
  Cape Canaveral, Florida
• Company:
  SpaceX