Lead Launch Engineer (Starship Launch Pad Engineering)

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.

LEAD LAUNCH ENGINEER (STARSHIP LAUNCH PAD ENGINEERING)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead a team of engineers to design and build Starship launch infrastructure
• Own the hiring process, new hire training, technical and professional development, and performance review of all direct reports
• Lead a project team of engineers and contractors throughout the entirety of the civil and structural engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning process
• Develop and issue drawings, design documentation, and reports for aerospace, industrial, and commercial type projects
• Perform both civil and structural design and analysis calculations for structural steel and concrete
• Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close-out
• Manage the civil and structural aspects of construction projects
• Interact with contractors, fabricators, owners, and clients
• Provide direct onsite engineering inspections and field observations
• Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time
• Translate between civil/structural industry standard CAD programs (Civil 3D, Revit, Autocad, etc.) and SpaceX standard CAD programs (Siemens NX) to ensure accuracy of construction
  
  

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in civil, structural, or mechanical engineering
• 3 years of professional experience in civil/structural engineering design, analysis, and drafting
  
  

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated experience where quick thinking and tangible problem-solving skills play a critical role
• Demonstrated experience fostering an environment of extremely high personal accountability and responsibility
• Understanding of other disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, piping, geotechnical, and surveying
• Experience reading, reviewing, and approving shop and fabrication drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals
• Experience with SAP 2000, STAAD Pro, RISA-3D, Etabs, or similar analysis software
• Experience with multi-acre land development projects that include due diligence, site layout, utilities, drainage, and permitting
  
  

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying lightweight materials or equipment (ability to lift up to 35 lbs. unassisted)
• Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments - heat, cold, rain
• Perform work occasionally in an environment with exposure to fumes, odors, and noise using appropriate personal protective equipment
• Must be able to work extended hours, rotating shifts, and weekends
• Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
  
  

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

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