Launch Reliability Engineer (Launch Pads & Recovery)

SpaceX

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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.

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TL;DR · Launch Reliability Engineer (Launch Pads & Recovery)

Join the Launch Reliability team at SpaceX as a Launch Reliability Engineer, where you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the reliability and efficiency of launch operations and rocket recovery systems. Your daily tasks include identifying high-risk processes during refurbishment and integrated operations, leading root cause analysis investigations, and implementing improvements to maintain operational excellence. You will work on diverse projects such as Falcon 9, Dragon, and Starship programs, using data-driven approaches to enhance quality and reliability. Essential skills include knowledge of Lean principles, Six Sigma, and advanced problem-solving techniques, with a background in aerospace or mechanical engineering and experience in manufacturing complex systems.

What you'll do

  • Ensure efficient design, maintenance, and execution of systems critical to launch operations and rocket recovery.
  • Identify high-risk processes during refurbishment and integrated operations, implementing improvements for operational excellence.
  • Lead root cause and corrective action investigations to solve complex technical problems.
  • Use data to drive prioritization of issues that impact reliability and rapid launch cadence.
  • Participate in design reviews to ensure quality, manufacturability, risk mitigation, and appropriate test validation methods.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or physics
  • 1+ years of experience in quality, manufacturing, or design engineering
  • Experience with complex electro-mechanical systems production and ramp-up
  • Knowledge of Lean principles, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis
  • Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral/Vandenberg
  • Available to work extended hours, nights, and weekends as required

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