Chemical Engineer

SpaceX

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Work type
On-site
Location
Vandenberg, CA
Salary
$100,000–$115,000 / yr
Posted
today

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Below market

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This role $108k
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This role pays less than 91% of similar roles. Most pay $130,050–$192,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $108k versus about $161k for comparable roles.

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About SpaceX

SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.

SpaceX currently has 604 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $130,000–$155,000 across 440 roles with salary data.

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Join SpaceX's Launch Pad Engineering Team in Vandenberg as a Chemical Engineer, where you will leverage your expertise to design and build ground support equipment for Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy interfaces. Your daily tasks include leading technician teams during construction, troubleshooting complex fluid systems, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. You’ll use tools like SOLIDWORKS and Python, and work closely with government agencies to certify your designs. This role demands a strong background in chemical or mechanical engineering, experience with CAD software, and familiarity with control systems for remote operations. Ideal candidates will thrive in high-pressure environments while driving continuous improvement across hardware, software, and procedures.

Skills

Python SOLIDWORKS Siemens NX ASME B31.3 ASME BPV Code Section VIII AFSPCMAN 91-710 pressure transducers thermocouples RTDs strain gauges accelerometers flow meters load cells relays solenoid pneumatic valves

What you'll do

  • Serve as the responsible engineer for launch pad fluid systems.
  • Troubleshoot issues in various launch pad systems using engineering principles.
  • Direct technicians to carry out design, build, and maintenance activities.
  • Develop and improve functional automation related to fluid systems.
  • Identify and implement upgrades to launch pad hardware and procedures.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical, aerospace engineering or related field.
  • 1+ years of professional experience with fluid, mechanical, and electrical systems.
  • Experience working at a rocket launch/test facility supporting campaigns.
  • Proficiency using CAD software (SOLIDWORKS, Siemens NX) and Python for analysis.
  • Knowledge of instrumentation components and relevant engineering standards.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work in high-pressure environments.

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