Mission Integration Engineer (Starshield)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Key technical leader in all phases of development from initial proposal development through successful test, flight, on-orbit commissioning, demonstrations, and mission execution.
• Ensure contract deliverables are completed on-time and per customer expectations, distill customer mission requirements into actionable development criteria, objectives and verification plans.
• Serve as the customer interface at meetings and reviews to develop interface requirements, test plans, operations procedures, design missions, system risks and verify spacecraft flightworthiness.
• Work with all internal and external stakeholders to drive program success. Collaborate with subsystem representatives across team boundaries to consider all necessary trades and ensure end-to-end mission success.
• Support all phases of the program from development, initial proposal, through successful test, flight, and on-orbit commissioning. This will include educating the customer on our designs and methodologies.
• BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
• 1+ years of experience with product design, development, manufacturing, integration, and/or test (internships and collegiate clubs/projects apply).
• PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Master’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of technical project management experience with US government, NASA, or commercial spacecraft entities.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and deliver reliable and expeditious results across multiple parallel priorities.
• Previous spacecraft mission design, development, integration, and/or test experience.
• Positive, “can-do” attitude, self-starter, and ability to work in a high pace dynamic environment.
• Highly detail-oriented, diligent, accountable, and professional with excellent written and verbal technical communication skills.
• Strong penchant for innovation in process improvement and system design.
• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• This position requires successfully obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret Security Clearance as a condition of employment. While the clearance may not be immediately necessary upon hire, we encourage you to initiate the application process promptly upon accepting this offer. Your ability to secure the necessary clearance is essential for fulfilling key responsibilities of the role. Should you be unable to obtain it, SpaceX reserves the right to modify or terminate your employment to align with operational needs.