The opportunity
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.
What you'll do
Produce certification deliverables on a tight timeline that comply with FAA: regulations for supplemental type certification applications (project specific certification plans, test plans, analysis & substantiation reports, conformity inspection plans, operational documents, airplane flight manual supplements)
Drive certification process improvements to reduce overhead and improve: schedules for future certification applications
Manage multiple concurrent certification efforts and provide regular updates: on schedule and deliverables to senior management
Subject matter expert on the FAA certification process with internal partners: and devising/improving SpaceX internal tools and processes to enable meeting the aviation program priorities
Work with hardware owners to ensure regulatory compliance early in the design cycle
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline
What they're looking for
- + years of experience in mechanical or electrical product design, testing, or: manufacturing (internship or extracurricular experience is applicable)
- + years of experience with FAA certification
- Experience with DO-160 environmental testing, aircraft ground testing, aircraft flight testing
- Previous ownership of an aerospace certification from application to FAA acceptance
