Sr. Launch Reliability Engineer (Launch Pads & Recovery)

SpaceX

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Cape Canaveral, FL
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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 · Sr. Launch Reliability Engineer (Launch Pads & Recovery)

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Senior Launch Reliability Engineers at SpaceX in Cape Canaveral work closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure the reliability and efficiency of launch operations and rocket recovery systems for missions like Falcon 9, Dragon, and Starship. They collaborate on design reviews, identify high-risk processes, and implement improvements using data-driven approaches and quality tools such as Lean principles and Six Sigma. The role involves hands-on work in various environments including offices, factories, and launch pads, requiring a strong background in engineering with experience in manufacturing or design roles, ideally involving complex electro-mechanical systems.

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Lean Six Sigma APQP PFMEA Control Plans Nondestructive Evaluation Preliminary Design Review Critical Design Review Design for Quality Design for Manufacturability Risk Quantification Metrology Problem Solving Approaches

What you'll do

  • Ensure efficient design, maintenance, and execution of systems critical for launch operations and rocket recovery.
  • Identify high-risk processes during refurbishment and integrated operations on launch pads and recovery decks.
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective action investigations to solve complex technical issues.
  • Use data to drive prioritization of resolving high impact issues affecting reliability and rapid launch cadence.
  • Participate in design reviews to ensure quality, manufacturability, risk quantification, and appropriate test validation methods.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or physics
  • 5+ years of experience in quality, manufacturing, or design engineering roles
  • Experience with complex electro-mechanical systems production and ramp-up
  • Knowledge of quality tools like Lean principles, Six Sigma, and PFMEA
  • Ability to lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
  • Participation in preliminary design reviews (PDR) and critical design reviews (CDR)
  • Dedication to adopting a Lean approach without compromising safety or reliability

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