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
Provide accurate consecutive interpretation between English-speaking SpaceX: production, engineering, and leadership teams and Mandarin-speaking equipment installation, commissioning, and technical personnel
Translate technical documents, work instructions, SOPs, manuals,: specifications, and process documentation supporting equipment installation, ramp, and ongoing operations across multiple programs
Partner directly with engineering and production teams to ensure precise: communication of technical requirements, troubleshooting, process parameters, and safety information
Own the language-support bench: source, onboard, schedule, and quality-manage both permanent staff translators and temporary/contract interpreters as needs change
Establish and maintain translation standards, terminology glossaries, and: quality expectations for manufacturing equipment, process, and production terminology
Embed on the production floor as needed during critical installation,: commissioning, training, and ramp phases, and escalate communication risks that could impact safety, quality, or schedule
What they're looking for
- Maintain strict confidentiality of proprietary processes and equipment: details while supporting continuous improvement and operational standards
- Scale interpreter coverage up or down across multi-year equipment and: production activities while driving continuous improvement in language-support processes
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (chemical, materials,: mechanical, electrical, or other engineering discipline)
- Native or near-native fluency in Chinese (Mandarin) and professional fluency in English (spoken and written)