Recovery Engineer (Falcon)

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.

RECOVERY ENGINEER (FALCON)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure mission readiness through dispositioning of droneship system non-conformances on various fluid, electrical, mechanical, and software systems
• Identify and propose potential upgrades to recovery hardware, software, and procedures; drive continuous improvement in these areas by interfacing regularly with various teams across SpaceX
• Optimize, coordinate, and troubleshoot offshore operations remotely with supporting engineering teams and a skilled technician workforce
• Set up and operate the droneship systems to facilitate and accelerate offshore recovery operations
• Contribute to system and procedural development of next generation autonomous vessels and maritime operations

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
• 2+ years of experience in a test, automation, operational, and/or an integration engineering role

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience working on projects that involve the integration of fluid, electrical, mechanical, and software systems
• Experience in control and monitoring of complex automated systems and risk assessment/reduction of the system
• Experience testing and operating with or around hazardous systems (high pressure, high energy, hazardous gases, and fluids, etc.)
• 1+ year of experience with PLC software and programming methods (relay ladder logic, function block diagrams, etc.)
• Familiarity with instrumentation and control components (pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, accelerometers, flow meters, load cells, relays, solenoid, pneumatic valves, etc.)
• Experience working hard, driving to succeed, and working effectively in a team environment
• Experience working in a fast paced, autonomously driven and demanding atmosphere
• Experience with project management
• Experience communicating clearly and accurately with a wide range of people

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be willing to travel to additional recovery sites in support of launches – up to 10%
• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Must be able to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
• Must be able to pass Transportation Worker Identification Credential background checks

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Pay range:   

Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year      

Level II: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year   

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.

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 [email protected].