Mission Integration Engineer, C3 - Top Secret Clearance

SpaceX

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

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This role $108k
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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 · Mission Integration Engineer, C3 - Top Secret Clearance

As a Mission Integration Engineer at SpaceX, you will join the Mission Management team to tackle complex technical challenges from proposal development through operational deployment. Your role involves working closely with various engineering disciplines to ensure mission success by developing next-generation space command, control, and communications architectures. You will communicate intricate systems to stakeholders and collaborate on critical technical decisions. Responsibilities include serving as a customer interface, ensuring contract deliverables are met, and driving end-to-end test execution. The ideal candidate has experience in aerospace, software engineering, or electrical engineering, with expertise in spacecraft operations, RF communications, and network engineering. Strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential for this fast-paced environment.

What you'll do

  • Develop and articulate operations plans for mission management.
  • Ensure timely completion of contract deliverables and distill customer requirements into actionable objectives.
  • Own the interface between flight and ground segment network architecture, considering all necessary technical aspects.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to execute end-to-end tests and ensure mission success.
  • Communicate complex technical systems to stakeholders and customers effectively.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or STEM discipline
  • 1+ years of aerospace industry experience
  • Experience in software or electrical engineering with technical projects
  • Familiarity with USG processes and systems
  • Previous work with spacecraft, aircraft, or launch vehicle ground segment networks
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment

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