About the company
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.
Job Summary
RESPONSIBILITIES:
šThis role is primarily focused on Dragon Propulsion system integration, pressurized checkouts, hypergolic propellants, fluid operations, and efficiency projects šDevelop and execute procedures for the integration and test of crew/cargo Dragon flight hardware and ground support equipment šBecome a Dragon vehicle controller and test conductor to run Dragon integrated system pressurized testing, proofing, and fluids operations šEvaluate flight vehicle requirements and work scope definition for capsule refurbishment campaigns, including evaluation of change, risk, and previous as built conditions šManage projects to drive impactful change in how we refurbish Dragon šResponsible for enabling day-to-day execution of the vehicle maintenance, integration, propellant system checkouts and test flow šDevelop and refine inspection, repair/retrofit, assembly and system test procedures based on lessons learned to mature status šDesign high-level vehicle maintenance architecture including build flow and test operations for maximum efficiency šManage work orders and the driving of non-conformances into actionable items and system improvements šMaintain large integrated planning documents that are inclusive of varying capsule configurations and work scope šDesign and develop tools and hardware to enable vehicle processing and ensure vehicle testing abilities šHelp develop, build and maintain Dragon processing facilities Closely collaborate with engineering staff from other departments and highly skilled technicians on a daily basis šWork with a government or commercial customer on pre- and post- flight preparations for human spaceflight šManage and track multiple priorities while maintaining a focus towards common project goals
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
šBachelorās degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, chemical engineering, or other engineering discipline š1+ years of experience with hardware development, vehicle integration or refurbishment, manufacturing, pressurized systems, or operations
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
šExperience in writing complex integration work instructions on integrated assemblies šExperience working with high pressure and/ or electrical and/or high hazard systems šExperience with automation particularly of fluids systems šExperience interacting with CAD software and large CAD models šMasterās degree in an engineering discipline šCapable of solving complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team šExcellent communication skills both written and verbal šDemonstrated success providing mentorship to junior engineers