Function as launch site focal point for spacecraft range requirements and safety documentation, including the spacecraft Air Force Space Command Manual 91-710 Tailoring, Missile System Prelaunch Safety Package, and the Ground Operations Plan
Serve as launch site point of contact for spacecraft customer interface requirements validation (e.g. interface control document) while working with multidisciplinary teams for approval and implementation
Be the subject matter expert and primary point of contact for customer spacecraft processing, transportation, and logistics at the launch site before and during the launch campaign
Plan and generate technical content for the launch portions of the spacecraft design reviews and ground operations working group activities planning future spacecraft launch campaigns
Plan and manage spacecraft rehearsals along with the execution of spacecraft requirements and inputs into SpaceX day of launch operations
Manage and coordinate spacecraft daily processing and scheduling and provide inputs into integrated SpaceX launch schedules
Identify, develop, and codify process improvements to streamline and standardize spacecraft processing activities
Function as launch site contact to draft launch base elements of new proposals and contracts
Plan, schedule, and staff customer launch site visits and technical interchange meetings
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or science
5+ years of technical project management experience
4+ years of experience working hands-on with hardware or software technical projects
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Master’s degree in an engineering field
Technical project management and master scheduling experience
Proficiency in or hands-on professional experience with launch vehicle and/or spacecraft integration along with operations in 100,000 class or cleaner cleanrooms
5+ years of experience working with government, NASA, or commercial launch contract
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with direct experience negotiating technical deliverables or scope
Excellent negotiation, conflict resolution, and leadership skills
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Experience working with cross-functional team and external customers
Highly detail oriented, diligent, hard working with excellent customer interface skills
Passion for advancing the commercial space industry
Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up atmosphere
Ability to become certified to operate equipment such as aerial lifts, fork lifts, and overhead cranes
ADDITIONAL REQUIRMENTS:
Ability to obtain a Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance is preferred. Note that an active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions. If so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
Must be willing to travel to launch sites, test sites, other SpaceX offices, and customer locations as needed (up to 25%)
Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Vandenberg
Must be willing to work extended hours and occasional weekends when necessary to support launch and critical project timelines
Must be able to lift a minimum of 35 lbs. unassisted
Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
Must be willing to operate heavy machinery
Flight hardware is built in tight quarters - physical dexterity is required
Occasionally exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain, ice
Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Those with an active clearance will receive a 10% differential, up to an additional $15,000 annually, once officially briefed into a classified program.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
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 reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
About SpaceX
Aerospace & Defense51-200Founded 2002
Aerospace manufacturer and launch services provider designing advanced rockets and spacecraft with the goal of making life multiplanetary.
