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
Lead the planning, analysis, and execution of complex critical lifts and: heavy-haul transports for large-scale hardware at sea and on land (e.g., rocket stages, ground support equipment, or structural components), ensuring compliance with safety standards, regulations (e.g. OSHA, ASME B30, AFSPCMAN 91-710), internal requirements, and engineering best practices
Serve as a primary technical authority, coordinating with leadership across: structures, manufacturing, launch operations, and supply chain teams to integrate lift/transport operations into program-level plans and schedules
Develop critical lift plans, rigging designs, and transport configurations: using computational tools and center-of-gravity calculations
Coordinate with cross-functional teams (e.g., vehicle analysis, launch ops,: logistics, recovery vessels) to assess hardware mass properties, rigging/lashing connection locations, structural capability, stability, and load paths during lifts and transports
Develop basic and complex rework work order dispositions for maintenance: procedures, emergency procedures, and equipment upgrades, including custom hardware installs without design references on self-propelled modular transporters (SPMTs), diesel engines, conventional hydraulic trailers, and crane & rigging hardware
Conduct and communicate requirements, risk assessments, hazard analyses, and: fatigue/stress analyses for transport and lifts
What they're looking for
- Oversee on-site operations, including pre-lift dry runs, real-time monitoring, and post-operation debriefs
- Interface with external vendors for specialized equipment rentals and oversee: contracted operations involving cranes, rigging, hydraulic trailers, and marine transport
- Maintain documentation, including engineering calculations, drawings, and: reports for regulatory audits and lessons learned
- Support off-hour operations as needed, including real-time troubleshooting: and issue resolution during high-stakes/first-time lifts or transports
