Production Operations Engineer; Starship
Listed on 2025-12-13
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Overview
Space
X 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 Space
X is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
- Help Space
X achieve its long-term goal of colonizing Mars by directly supporting functional checkouts of Starship/Superheavy vehicles - Establish test criteria and pass/fail requirements for integrated vehicle checkouts
- Work improvements to testing efficiency and safety of vehicle testing
- Lead hazardous testing operations to validate vehicle build and ensure propellant and electrical systems are built per design intent
- Perform pressurized checkouts as well as electrical/sensor checkouts via control console
- Develop procedures and processes for ‘first-article’ validation
- Troubleshoot hardware issues real-time, and drive feedback to correct owners to eliminate repeat issues
- Interface with both engineering and technicians in the field
- Develop deep understanding of vehicle construction and avionics/propulsion architecture
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
- 2+ years of project and/or professional experience with fluid systems
- Advanced degree in mechanical engineering
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Experience creating, reading, and interpreting electrical and fluid schematics
- Systems engineering experience, ability to understand multi-disciplinary integrated systems
- Hands-on build experience
- Familiar with fluids system component functionality as well as electrical system operation (low voltage and high voltage)
- Previous fluids or data acquisition design
- Real-time operations/integrated hazardous test experience
- Experience using and troubleshooting ground control systems required for remote operations and instrumentation feedback
- Ability to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers
- Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure, fast paced environment
- Self-motivated and directed with keen attention to detail
- Must be willing to travel to our launch sites in support of build out activities and launches; travel requirement is up to 15%
- Must pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
- Must be able to work all shifts, extended hours and weekends as needed
- 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
Space
X is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Space
X 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.
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X’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to
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