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
Perform design, analysis, development engineering, and flight operations: tasks for Raptor engine propulsion systems
Align resources to accomplish key objectives; assign clear accountability for: important objectives, and set the performance bar at the high standard of excellence
Enable high launch cadence with unparalleled reliability through automated: analysis of test and flight data; expand existing capabilities and develop new algorithms to improve reliability and thoroughness of all flight processes
Collaborate with engineers and technicians from most engineering disciplines,: including stage propulsion, structure, launch, testing, production, ground, software, avionics, guidance and control, mission management, flight reliability, etc. to achieve successful and reliable engine performance in flight and during ground testing, and to continuously refine the designs and practices for increased reliability and reduced costs
Support live test and flight operations in role of primary console operator
Exercise risk-conscious decision-making skills under high pressure, across multi-disciplinary systems
What they're looking for
- Support vehicle-level readiness and data reviews for the engine system
- Represent engine system in role of a responsible engineer to the rest of the: vehicle, ground, customer, and administrative disciplines
- Develop test plans, and analyze test results in support of test and flight operations
- Execute walkdowns, and support hardware troubleshooting in the field
