This role pays less than
92%
of similar roles. Most pay
$150,000–$222,000
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$120k
versus about
$186k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
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
680 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 442 roles with salary data.
As a member of the Mission Management team, the Mission Integration Engineer, Special Programs owns the integration of customer payloads onto the SpaceX payload platform from requirements definition through on-orbit operations. This role involves managing the mechanical, electrical, data, and thermal interfaces between externally built space vehicles and the host platform. You will be responsible for writing interface control documentation, performing requirement allocations, conducting trade studies for mass and power, and resolving technical non-compliances. The work focuses on ensuring mission safety across launch, on-orbit, and re-entry environments. Key requirements include a degree in an engineering or STEM field, systems engineering experience, and the ability to obtain a Top Secret SCI clearance. You will utilize skills in integration and test, including mate/demate procedures and environmental test correlation, to ensure payload-to-platform compatibility across various technical disciplines.