Engineer the Future
SpaceX is a U.S.-based advanced technology company founded by residing CEO and CTO, Elon Musk. Founded in 2002, SpaceX builds rockets and spacecraft from the ground up, including cutting edge electronics, software, vehicle structures, and engine systems. The Falcon Launch Vehicle and Dragon Spacecraft programs are some of the most ambitious engineering systems in the world, designed to support our ultimate goals of aviation-like spaceflight capability and making humanity a multi-planet species. Our team is made up of more than 3,000 SpaceXers located across our Hawthorne, California headquarters; and other facilities in Florida, Texas, and Washington, DC.
Advance the course of human history and pave the ways to Mars
This is SpaceX. We are not like most companies. Our goal is to do what has never before been done--enabling mankind to live on other planets. We push the boundaries of what is currently possible, and understand it takes rare individuals to help us make this happen. We celebrate our successes, and each other. We seek future colleagues with a rare mix of drive, passion, scrappiness, intelligence, and curiosity to seek what’s beyond the stars.
Playing a direct role in advancing the course of human history is no small endeavor. Join us, and find your place in the SpaceX legacy.
Launch Specialist (Command, Control and Instrumentation)
Overview:
- Design, build, and maintain top-of-the-line ground support electronics and instrumentation systems at the Cape Canaveral Launch Complexes. This includes control systems for rocket propellants, fluids and gas systems, structural load sensors, and warning systems.
- Continuously seek to make ground launch systems more efficient, robust, and safe by implementing creative and innovative solutions that will drive SpaceX’s space launch operations to be as commonplace as airline operations.
- Work with fellow engineers in a multidisciplinary fashion to develop new, cutting-edge launch technologies that will ultimately support the launch of interplanetary space vehicles.
Responsibilities:
- Interact closely with engineers and technicians in the field to provide designs, instructions, inspections, and troubleshooting assistance for system builds, operation, and maintenance
- Troubleshoot and remedy instrumentation anomalies that may occur during a launch operation, and perform Root Cause Analysis of such anomalies to prevent re-occurrence
- Analyze and improve existing systems to better survive the launch environment
- Support automation efforts to make spacecraft processing and launches more efficient
- Contribute to mission success of all SpaceX launches to the best of your abilities
Basic Qualifications:
- Must have a minimum of 7 years of experience with design, programming and/or troubleshooting of PLCs
- Must have an Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Minimum of at least 5 years of work experience preferred with troubleshooting and/or maintenance of electrical systems
- Circuit Design and Analysis Experience
- Hands-on, field installation of electrical circuitry
- Familiarity with electrical multi-meters and calibrators
- Experience with:
- Embedded Control Systems
- High Speed Data Acquisition Systems
- Pressure, Motion, Temperature, and Strain Transducers
- Software Experience:
- DIAdem
- Matlab
- Advanced Excel Skills
- Visio
- LabVIEW
- Proficient in at least one Programming Language (C, C++, VBA, Java, Matlab, ect)
Additional Requirements:
- Must be able to climb ladders/stairs and work in tight spaces
- Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds
- Must be able to operate a motor vehicle
- Must be available to travel out-of-state for up to 30 continuous days (including weekends)
- Must be willing to work significant overtime, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Must be willing to work on-call
- Must pass Cape Canaveral Air Force background check
ITAR Requirements:
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant 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 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 notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.
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