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SpaceX, founded in 2002 by Elon Musk, has transformed the aerospace sector with reusable rockets like the Falcon 9 and the ambitious Starship program. The company’s engineering teams pioneer propulsion chemistry, advanced avionics, and software that enable rapid, cost‑effective launches, while its Starlink satellite network pushes global broadband into new territories.

SpaceX hires across a spectrum of disciplines: aerospace, electrical, mechanical, and software engineering; manufacturing, quality assurance, and supply‑chain logistics; data science, cybersecurity, and AI; plus business functions such as finance, legal, marketing, and human resources. Candidates can expect a rigorous, multi‑step interview process that tests technical depth, problem‑solving speed, and cultural fit in a high‑velocity environment.

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Principal Propulsion Analyst, Structures

Company: SpaceX

Location: Greater LA Area

Posted Mar 16, 2024

<div> <p>SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars<p> <div> <p><strong>PRINCIPAL PROPULSION ANALYST STRUCTURES<strong><p> <p>Raptor structural analysts ensure that the worlds most advanced rocket engine is capable of withstanding formidable pressures extreme temperatures vibrations accelerations and aerodynamic loading from liftoff to landing These engineers have a keen eye for detail and complex physics that enable the successful performance of Starships engines If you possess an affinity for physics structural mechanics advanced computing and unraveling intricate challenges while occasionally working with engine hardware a structural analysis role may be for you<p> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES<strong><p> <ul><li>Conduct document and present static thermal dynamic and durability analyses on the Raptor engine through FEA and first principles to inform design decisions and ensure reliability and performance requirements are met<li> <li>Collaborate in driving necessary analyses throughout engine component design cycles<li> <li>Ensure model predictions are grounded in reality through a practical handson approach<li> <li>Assist in the organization and improvement of integrated system models<li> <li>Seek out and evaluate stateoftheart analysis techniques and tools<li> <li>Work closely with hardware and test teams to drive model anchoring and improvements to engine design<li> <li>Mentor new employees<li> <ul><p><strong>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS<strong><p> <ul><li>Bachelors degree in mechanical aerospace physics or other engineering discipline<li> <li>7+ years of professional experience in structural thermal and finite element analysis using commercial tools such as Ansys Nastran or Abaqus<li> <ul><p><strong>PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE<strong><p> <ul><li>Masters degree in mechanical aerospace physics or other engineering discipline<li> <li>Proficient in statics mechanics of materials durability dynamics and heat transfer<li> <li>7+ years of experience with FEA setup and postprocessing<li> <li>Able to perform hand calculations to validate and improve models<li> <li>Ability to debug simulations and programs<li> <li>Previous experience in the aerospace industry and familiarity with aerospace standards<li> <li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills<li> <li>Demonstrated ability to deliver on schedule<li> <ul><p><strong>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS<strong><p> <ul><li>Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed<li> <ul><p><strong>COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS <strong><p> <p>Pay range<br >Propulsion AnalystPrincipal $16500000 $23000000per year<p> <p>Actual level and base salary will be determined on a casebycase basis and may vary based on the following considerations jobrelated knowledge and skills education and experience<p> <p>At SpaceX we value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace We encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of gender race religion age sexual orientation or disability status We believe diverse perspectives drive innovation<p> <p>Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX You may also be eligible for longterm incentives in the form of company stock stock options or longterm cash awards as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan You will also receive access to comprehensive medical vision and dental coverage access to a 401k retirement plan short and longterm disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year <p> <p><br ><br ><p><div> <p><strong>ITAR REQUIREMENTS<strong><p> <ul><li>To conform to US Government export regulations applicant must be a i US citizen or national ii US lawful permanent resident aka green card holder iii Refugee under 8 USC 1157 or iv Asylee under 8 USC 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the US Department of State Learn more about the ITAR here <li> <ul><p>SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national originethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status<p> <p>Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceXs Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the applicationinterview process should notify the Human Resources Department at 310 3636000<p> <div>

Sr. Network Engineer (Starshield)

Company: SpaceX

Location: Redmond

Posted Mar 17, 2024

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The company's Starlink technology is being leveraged for Starshield, a network designed for government use, focusing on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads. The Network Engineer role involves managing and expanding the Starshield network, improving network performance and reliability, and collaborating with other engineers to enhance the network design. The role requires professional networking experience, hands-on experience with datacenter hardware, and familiarity with service provider networks.

Human Resources Business Partner

Company: SpaceX

Location: Greater LA Area

Posted Mar 17, 2024

SpaceX, a company founded on the belief in humanity's future among the stars, is actively developing technologies for human life on Mars. As a Human Resources Business Partner, you'll partner with talented professionals, executing people strategies, coaching employees, and ensuring the SpaceX mission is a constant reality. Responsibilities include responding to employee inquiries, operating as a key business partner, working with HR experts, counseling employees, facilitating transfers, and assisting with HR policy implementation. Basic qualifications include a bachelor's degree and 2+ years of HR experience. Preferred skills include experience in engineering, building relationships, leading with a positive attitude, and familiarity with HR software. The role requires relocation to Hawthorne, CA, and extended hours. Compensation includes a pay range of $75,000 - $115,000 per year, plus benefits and potential long-term incentives.

Sr. Software Engineer, RF Silicon ATE (Silicon Engineering)

Company: SpaceX

Location: Redmond

Posted Mar 15, 2024

<div> <p>SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars<p> <div> <p><strong>SR SOFTWARE ENGINEER RF SILICON ATE SILICON ENGINEERING<strong><br >At SpaceX were leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink the worlds most advanced broadband internet system Starlink is the worlds largest satellite constellation and is providing fast reliable internet to millions of users worldwide We design build test and operate all parts of the system thousands of satellites consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing and the software that brings it all together Weve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlinks potential global impact and are looking for bestinclass engineers to help maximize Starlinks utility for communities and businesses around the globe <p> <p>We are seeking motivated proactive and intellectually curious engineers who will work alongside worldclass crossdisciplinary teams systems architecture ASIC design firmware presilicon verification postsilicon validation product engineering manufacturingproduction and more In this role you will be expanding the Starlink silicon effort by creating the nextgeneration ATE infrastructure from the ground up The chips tested and produced using this infrastructure will enable connectivity in places it has previously not been available affordable or reliable Your efforts will help deliver solutions that will expand the performance and capabilities of the Starlink network<p> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES<strong><p> <ul><li>Design develop troubleshoot maintain and support the software infrastructure necessary to operate highvolume ATE testers for highvolume semiconductor manufacturing including diagnostics test programs result analysis traceability and alerts<li> <li>Create automated software pipelines to convert input artifacts and output measurement data between proprietary formats and internal databases<li> <li>Participate in probe head and probe card design for wafer probers and load board designs for packaged part handlers<li> <li>Support inhouse semiconductor packaging efforts<li> <ul><p><strong>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS<strong><p> <ul><li>Bachelors degree in electrical engineering physics or computer science<li> <li>5+ years of professional development experience in Java CC++ or Python<li> <ul><p><strong>PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE<strong><p> <ul><li>Familiarity with DFT concepts and flows including ATPG and MBIST<li> <li>Proficiency collecting storing and analyzing highvolume manufacturing data using JMP python or relational databases<li> <li>Familiarity with highvolume manufacturing concepts such as Gage RampR process capability and other statistical methods<li> <li>Strong fundamental knowledge of analog and digital electronics RF communications semiconductor physics and statistics<li> <li>Familiarity with instrumentation test automation and other handson lab measurements and characterization<li> <li>Familiarity with embedded software development in CC++<li> <li>Experience with configuration management and version control software<li> <li>Familiarity using Windows and Linux operating systems<li> <li>Experience working in and around semiconductor cleanrooms<li> <ul><p><strong>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS<strong><p> <ul><li>Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed to meet critical milestones <li> <li>Must be willing to travel if needed to other US sites andor internationally<li> <ul><p><strong>COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS <strong><p> <p>Pay range <br >RF Software EngineerSenior $16000000 $22000000per year <br > <br >Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a casebycase basis and may vary based on the following considerations jobrelated knowledge and skills education and experience<p> <p>Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX You may also be eligible for longterm incentives in the form of company stock stock options or longterm cash awards as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan You will also receive access to comprehensive medical vision and dental coverage access to a 401k retirement plan short and longterm disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year<p> <div> <p><strong>ITAR REQUIREMENTS<strong><p> <ul><li>To conform to US Government export regulations applicant must be a i US citizen or national ii US lawful permanent resident aka green card holder iii Refugee under 8 USC 1157 or iv Asylee under 8 USC 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the US Department of State Learn more about the ITAR here <li> <ul><p>SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national originethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status<p> <p>Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceXs Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the applicationinterview process should notify the Human Resources Department at 310 3636000<p> <div>

Sr. Sourcing Specialist (Starlink)

Company: SpaceX

Location: Greater LA Area

Posted Mar 16, 2024

<div> <p>SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars<p> <div> <p><strong>SR SOURCING SPECIALIST STARLINK<strong><p> <p>We are a progressive procurement organization pushing the boundaries of traditional procurement reputation and methodologies We are looking for individuals who can think outside the box to achieve company objectives regarding value and partnerships with our suppliers Our organization moves quickly and you must too SpaceX has the unique ability and desire to influence and shape suppliers to be better with us as we challenge our supply chain on cost quality and delivery <p> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES<strong><p> <ul type=disc><li>Create sourcing strategies to reduce risk enable continuous cost reduction and align with company strategy on payment terms cash targets on time delivery and cost savings<li> <li>Build genuine relationships both internally and externally and drive crossfunctional teams to achieve consensus regarding the opportunities<li> <li>Maintain vendor delivery of goods and services execute purchasing transactions within scope area by issuing purchase orders for SpaceX programs and ensure delivery manage all relevant master data to ensure accurate and complete information at all times<li> <li>Develop and maintain key internal stakeholder relationships to evaluate sourcing models and optimize the value of products and services that support business requirements maintain continuous cost reduction programs communicate manage and drive compliance to category strategies provide solutions to a wide range of difficult problems<li> <li>Develop and improve sourcing strategies to reduce risk and meet targets for the Starlink program including but not limited to payment terms spend targets and cost savings<li> <li>Identify and execute cost reduction projects including planning stakeholder coordination timeline management and project updates<li> <li>Negotiations utilize negotiations to maximize value and cost savings benefit while lowering risk<li> <li>Conduct research perform benchmarking and gather market analysis for assigned categories Act as a market intelligence provider regarding categories anticipate strategic opportunities and keep key stakeholders informed<li> <li>Responsible for advanced quantitative analysis to identify financial impacts of decisions and performance for managed categories perform business process analysis and develop models to improve cost collaborate with stakeholders to define service level agreements and key performance indicators for suppliers such as delivery of business results cost reduction quality and timeliness of delivery conduct research perform benchmarking and gather market analysis for assigned categories<li> <ul><p><strong>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS<strong><p> <ul type=disc><li>Advanced degree or bachelors degree and 2+ years of experience working in one or more of the following or 6+ years of experience working in one or more of the following<li> <ul type=circle><li>Engineering<li> <li>Purchasing<li> <li>Contract negotiation<li> <li>Material or production planning<li> <li>Operations or supply chain management<li> <li>Material cost control<li> <li>Master production scheduling<li> <ul><ul><p><strong>PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE<strong><p> <ul type=disc><li>Masters degree<li> <li>Ability to mine data from our inhouse ERP using Excel SQL and Power BI to enable decision making<li> <li>Strong negotiation and influencing skills<li> <li>Experience in managing highspend portfolios ie $10M+<li> <li>Exceptional analytical organizational skills and independent problemsolving skills<li> <li>Ability to prioritize appropriately to meet internal customer and company needs<li> <li>Effective written and verbal communications skills with strong ability to communicate to all levels of internal personnel<li> <li>Ability to distill and draw conclusions from large data sets<li> <li>Detailoriented selfmotivated and able to respond quickly to a fastmoving and everchanging environment demonstrates strong bias for action<li> <ul><p><strong>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS<strong><p> <ul type=disc><li>Willingness to work extended hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines<li> <li>Ability to travel and communicate outside of work hours<li> <li>Ability to travel up to 20 50 of work week<li> <ul><p><strong>COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS <strong> <p> <p>Pay Range <p> <p>Sr Sourcing Specialist $9000000 $11500000per year <p> <p>Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a casebycase basis and may vary based on the following considerations jobrelated knowledge and skills education and experience<p> <p>Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX You may also be eligible for longterm incentives in the form of company stock stock options or longterm cash awards as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan You will also receive access to comprehensive medical vision and dental coverage access to a 401k retirement plan short and longterm disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year <p> <div> <p><strong>ITAR REQUIREMENTS<strong><p> <ul><li>To conform to US Government export regulations applicant must be a i US citizen or national ii US lawful permanent resident aka green card holder iii Refugee under 8 USC 1157 or iv Asylee under 8 USC 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the US Department of State Learn more about the ITAR here <li> <ul><p>SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national originethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status<p> <p>Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceXs Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the applicationinterview process should notify the Human Resources Department at 310 3636000<p> <div>

Treasury Manager

Company: SpaceX

Location: Greater LA Area

Posted Mar 15, 2024

<div> <p>SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars<p> <div> <p><strong>MANAGER TREASURY <strong><p> <p>SpaceX is looking for a manager to join the treasury team to ensure that our treasury capabilities meet the increasing need of our rapidly growing global Starlink business The Manager of Treasury will oversee and support various aspects of treasury operations including FX strategy management and execution fixed income investment and compliance with credit agreements<p> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES<strong><p> <ul><li>Manage execution of foreign exchange trades required to fund SpaceXs global business<li> <li>Perform risk analyses related to foreign exchange and other risks<li> <li>Design and build risk monitoring frameworks systems and reporting dashboards that present risks and mitigation plans or alternatives in a clear manner<li> <li>Work with banking partners to implement new systems and methodologies of executing trades in restricted currencies<li> <li>Develop enhance and standardize processes related to FX tradingreporting and fixed income investment tradingreporting<li> <li>Implement best practicescontrols across all treasury functions<li> <ul><p><strong>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS<strong><p> <ul><li>Bachelors degree <li> <li>6+ years of corporate treasury or other applicable experience<li> <ul><p><strong>PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE<strong><p> <ul><li>Bachelors degree in finance accounting economics business or other technical discipline<li> <li>Knowledge of instituational banking and payment systems <li> <li>Experience with foreign exchange trading operations and derivatives<li> <li>Excellent communication written and verbal analytical and interpersonal skills<li> <li>Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills<li> <li>Ability to work independently to drive implementation of small and largescale process improvements<li> <li>An MBA or MS in Finance Economics or a related field<li> <li>Experience with VBA automation in Excel<li> <li>Working knowledge of Bloomberg<li> <li>Experience with Corporate Treasury FX trading platforms such as FXAll 360T and Bloomberg FX Go<li> <ul><p><strong>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS <strong><p> <ul><li>Willingness to work long hours and weekend when needed to meet critical deadlines<li> <li>This position is based in Hawthorne CA and requires being onsite remote work not considered<li> <ul><p><strong>COMPENSATION amp BENEFITS<strong><p> <p>Pay range <p> <p>Treasury Manager $13000000 $18000000per year<p> <p>Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a casebycase basis and may vary based on the following considerations jobrelated knowledge and skills education and experience<br >Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX You may also be eligible for longterm incentives in the form of company stock stock options or longterm cash awards as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan You will also receive access to comprehensive medical vision and dental coverage access to a 401k retirement plan short amp longterm disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation amp will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year<p> <div> <p><strong>ITAR REQUIREMENTS<strong><p> <ul><li>To conform to US Government export regulations applicant must be a i US citizen or national ii US lawful permanent resident aka green card holder iii Refugee under 8 USC 1157 or iv Asylee under 8 USC 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the US Department of State Learn more about the ITAR here <li> <ul><p>SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national originethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status<p> <p>Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceXs Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the applicationinterview process should notify the Human Resources Department at 310 3636000<p> <div>

Structures Technician (Vertical Barrel Integration)

Company: SpaceX

Location: Greater LA Area

Posted Mar 16, 2024

<div> <p>SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars<p> <div> <p><strong>STRUCTURES TECHNICIAN VERTICAL BARREL INTEGRATION <strong><p> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES<strong><p> <ul><li>Modification repair assembly and installation of the rocket and spacecraft<li> <li>Use tooling holes pilot holes or by hand as required per drawing or tooling instructions<li> <li>Align parts and secure in place using clecos or toolinghand clamps<li> <li>Check for good edge margins and alignment<li> <li>Shim andor trim parts as required<li> <li>Select drill bits reamers andor countersinking tools for pilot and full size holes<li> <li>Locate drill pilot holes using drill motor and proper size drill bits<li> <li>Drill ream countersink full size holes in partsassemblies in proper sequence and to correct size using drill motor<li> <li>Set countersinking tools to proper depth as required<li> <li>Disassemble parts and deburr holes using chip chasers deburring tools and files to prepare for installation of fasteners<li> <li>Use solvents to clean surfaces prior to sealing or assembly<li> <li>Apply sealant alodine primer adhesives special finishes<li> <li>Load and unload ovens to bond detail parts to assemblies<li> <li>Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in approved manner<li> <li>Determine and obtain correct type and size fasteners<li> <li>Cold work holes to prepare for close tolerance fastener installation<li> <li>Install bushings into housings using arbor press andor hydraulic puller<li> <li>Apply liquid nitrogen to facilitate installation of bushings<li> <li>Install fasteners in correct sequence per drawing using correct tools eg rivet gun and bucking bar drill motor power screwdriver Csqueeze ratchet wrench nut runner<li> <li>Check work after completion of each operation in job andor completed job to ensure it is complete per drawing <li> <ul><p><strong>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS<strong><p> <ul><li>High school diploma or equivalency certificate <li> <li>1+ years of experience in assembly manufacturing military automotive or construction <li> <ul><p><strong>PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE<strong><p> <ul><li>Experience gained through the military or within an aviation manufacturing company <li> <li>Highvolume manufacturing experience<li> <li>Experience drilling reaming honing andor countersinking straight and close tolerance holes<li> <li>Experience using various types of hand tools andor handheld power tools floormounted power tools and precision measuring tools<li> <li>Capable of visualizing a threedimensional shape from a twodimensional view and understanding symbols flag notes and general notes<li> <li>Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations accurately addition subtraction multiplication division decimals and fractions<li> <li>Experience making basic layouts on parts or assemblies in order to establish reference points and to check dimensions<li> <li>Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings blueprints and specifications<li> <li>Experience operating computing equipment<li> <ul><p><strong>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS<strong><p> <ul><li>Must be willing to work additional overtime or weekend work as needed<li> <li>Repetitive assembly operations grasping standing lifting bending pulling pushing stooping stretching and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position<li> <li>Must be able to lift up to 25lbs unassisted<li> <ul><p><strong>COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS <strong> <br > <br >Pay range <br >Structures TechnicianLevel 1 $2000 $2700hour <br >Structures TechnicianLevel 2 $2500 $3250hour <br >Structures TechnicianLevel 3 $3000 $3800hour <br > <br >Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a casebycase basis and may vary based on the following considerations jobrelated knowledge and skills education and experience<p> <p>Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX You may also be eligible for longterm incentives in the form of company stock stock options or longterm cash awards as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan You will also receive access to comprehensive medical vision and dental coverage access to a 401k retirement plan short and longterm disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year<p> <div> <p><strong>ITAR REQUIREMENTS<strong><p> <ul><li>To conform to US Government export regulations applicant must be a i US citizen or national ii US lawful permanent resident aka green card holder iii Refugee under 8 USC 1157 or iv Asylee under 8 USC 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the US Department of State Learn more about the ITAR here <li> <ul><p>SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national originethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status<p> <p>Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceXs Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the applicationinterview process should notify the Human Resources Department at 310 3636000<p> <div>

Reliability Technician (Starlink)

Company: SpaceX

Location: Greater LA Area

Posted Mar 15, 2024

<div> <p>SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars<p> <div> <p><strong>RELIABILITY TECHNICIAN STARLINK<strong><p> <p>Starlink is SpaceXs ambitious goal to bring high quality internet to the globe by building a constellation of thousands of satellites in low earth orbit LEO using our Falcon 9 reusable rockets We are developing millions of devices for end users to link our customers to our satellites As a Reliability Technician on the Starlink Aviation team you will be responsible for ensuring reliability and quality of the product through manufacturing test and aircraft installation<p> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES<strong><p> <ul><li>Communicate and resolve quality related issues as they relate to the Starlink product department<li> <li>Document production nonconformances in accordance with prescribed procedures and processes as required<li> <li>Support quality management system policies and procedure documentation<li> <li>Support root cause investigations on Starlink products<li> <li>Assess production compliance to company and industry standards<li> <ul><p><strong>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS<strong><p> <ul><li>High school diploma or equivalency certificate<li> <li>1+ years of experience working in a production mechanical or manufacturing environment<li> <ul><p><strong>PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE<strong><p> <ul><li>2+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment<li> <li>Degree in a technical or engineering field<li> <li>Experience working with root causecorrective action systems<li> <li>Selfmotivated proactive and capable of managing priorities and tasks as delegated<li> <li>Practical experience working within quality management systems ISO 9001<li> <ul><p><strong>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS<strong><p> <ul><li>Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed<li> <li>Must be available to work the following shifts Monday to Friday 1st shift 6am 430pm or 2nd shift 1pm 11pm<li> <ul><p><strong>COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS <strong><p> <p>Pay range <br >Level 1 $2000 $2450hour <br >Level 2 $2300 $2900hour <br >Level 3 $2700 $3500hour <p> <p>Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a casebycase basis and may vary based on the following considerations jobrelated knowledge and skills education and experience<p> <p>Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX You may also be eligible for longterm incentives in the form of company stock stock options or longterm cash awards as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan You will also receive access to comprehensive medical vision and dental coverage access to a 401k retirement plan short and longterm disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year<p> <div> <p><strong>ITAR REQUIREMENTS<strong><p> <ul><li>To conform to US Government export regulations applicant must be a i US citizen or national ii US lawful permanent resident aka green card holder iii Refugee under 8 USC 1157 or iv Asylee under 8 USC 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the US Department of State Learn more about the ITAR here <li> <ul><p>SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national originethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status<p> <p>Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceXs Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the applicationinterview process should notify the Human Resources Department at 310 3636000<p> <div>

Principal Software Engineer, RF Silicon ATE (Silicon Engineering)

Company: SpaceX

Location: Redmond

Posted Mar 15, 2024

<div> <p>SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars<p> <div> <p><strong>PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER RF SILICON ATE SILICON ENGINEERING<strong><br >At SpaceX were leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink the worlds most advanced broadband internet system Starlink is the worlds largest satellite constellation and is providing fast reliable internet to millions of users worldwide We design build test and operate all parts of the system thousands of satellites consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing and the software that brings it all together Weve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlinks potential global impact and are looking for bestinclass engineers to help maximize Starlinks utility for communities and businesses around the globe <p> <p>We are seeking motivated proactive and intellectually curious engineers who will work alongside worldclass crossdisciplinary teams systems architecture ASIC design firmware presilicon verification postsilicon validation product engineering manufacturingproduction and more In this role you will be expanding the Starlink silicon effort by creating the nextgeneration ATE infrastructure from the ground up The chips tested and produced using this infrastructure will enable connectivity in places it has previously not been available affordable or reliable Your efforts will help deliver solutions that will expand the performance and capabilities of the Starlink network<p> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES<strong><p> <ul><li>Design develop troubleshoot maintain and support the software infrastructure necessary to operate highvolume ATE testers for highvolume semiconductor manufacturing including diagnostics test programs result analysis traceability and alerts<li> <li>Create automated software pipelines to convert input artifacts and output measurement data between proprietary formats and internal databases<li> <li>Participate in probe head and probe card design for wafer probers and load board designs for packaged part handlers<li> <li>Support inhouse semiconductor packaging efforts<li> <ul><p><strong>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS<strong><p> <ul><li>Bachelors degree in electrical engineering physics or computer science<li> <li>10+ years of professional development experience in Java CC++ or Python<li> <ul><p><strong>PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE<strong><p> <ul><li>Familiarity with DFT concepts and flows including ATPG and MBIST<li> <li>Proficiency collecting storing and analyzing highvolume manufacturing data using JMP python or relational databases<li> <li>Familiarity with highvolume manufacturing concepts such as Gage RampR process capability and other statistical methods<li> <li>Strong fundamental knowledge of analog and digital electronics RF communications semiconductor physics and statistics<li> <li>Familiarity with instrumentation test automation and other handson lab measurements and characterization<li> <li>Familiarity with embedded software development in CC++<li> <li>Experience with configuration management and version control software<li> <li>Familiarity using Windows and Linux operating systems<li> <li>Experience working in and around semiconductor cleanrooms<li> <ul><p><strong>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS<strong><p> <ul><li>Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed to meet critical milestones <li> <li>Must be willing to travel if needed to other US sites andor internationally<li> <ul><p><strong>COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS <strong><p> <p>Pay range <br >RF Software EngineerPrincipal $20000000 $27000000per year <br > <br >Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a casebycase basis and may vary based on the following considerations jobrelated knowledge and skills education and experience<p> <p>Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX You may also be eligible for longterm incentives in the form of company stock stock options or longterm cash awards as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan You will also receive access to comprehensive medical vision and dental coverage access to a 401k retirement plan short and longterm disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year<p> <div> <p><strong>ITAR REQUIREMENTS<strong><p> <ul><li>To conform to US Government export regulations applicant must be a i US citizen or national ii US lawful permanent resident aka green card holder iii Refugee under 8 USC 1157 or iv Asylee under 8 USC 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the US Department of State Learn more about the ITAR here <li> <ul><p>SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national originethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status<p> <p>Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceXs Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the applicationinterview process should notify the Human Resources Department at 310 3636000<p> <div>

Global Supply Manager (Raptor)

Company: SpaceX

Location: Greater LA Area

Posted Mar 16, 2024

<div> <p>SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars<p> <div> <p><strong>GLOBAL SUPPLY MANAGER RAPTOR<strong><p> <p>SpaceX demands a new type of supply chain We require our suppliers to provide premium quality with rapidly evolving designs at increasingly ambitious volumes rates and costs We are actively looking for candidates who possess comprehensive experience with negotiating strategic relationships with manufacturing vendors and driving cost out and have unrelenting motivation to enable suppliers for success This position will support our Raptor program and requires a combination of proven leadership creativity and persistence<p> <p>This is a technical position that requires practical experience in vendor development and new product development through to stabilized high volume production for the machined components and assemblies used on the Raptor engines The ideal candidate will have a broad understanding of the machining and assembly<p> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES <strong><p> <ul><li>Manage the supply base supporting critical commoditiescategories for the Raptor product line with an emphasis on build to print aerospace components including but not limited to machined components and mechanical assemblies<li> <li>Leverage demand forecasts and upcoming design releases to ensure the Raptor supply base has ample manufacturing capacity and quality yield to enable aggressive ramp up of vehicle production<li> <li>Provide guidance to internal procurement staff and engineering customers on design for manufacturability supply chain optimization and cost reduction strategies for mechanical commodities including machined components mechanical components sheet metal forgings castings and hardware etc<li> <li>Collaborate with engineering on design reviews suppliers on scorecardroadmaps engineering vehicle leads on schedule and supplier engineering on quality requirements<li> <li>Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis to inform Make vs Buy decisions down select an optimal sourcing plan taking short term NPI requirements and long term production rates technology replacement price trend market and industry position and risk assessments into account<li> <li>Visit suppliers facilities and accurately assess technical capability equipment and capacity for rapid deployment of new product development and long term production to implement a successful E2E product life cycle management strategy and process<li> <li>Monitor and manage costs to ensure adherence to projectspecific budgets forecasts and maintain cost of Bill of Materials Ability to develop should cost models for competitive cost analysis Deliver best in class <em>TCO <em>Total Cost Ownership Make vs Buy experiences a plus<li> <li>Install and optimize manufacturing capacity to assure COS Continuity of Supply<li> <li>Drive suppliers continuous process improvement to enhance efficiency and implement costsaving programs with suppliers<li> <li>Administer moderate to large contracts and independently negotiate with suppliers contract terminology pricing technical requirements scope and terms involving responsibility liability indemnification intellectual property and export compliance<li> <li>Prepare issue and analyze RFx packages for onetime and ongoing project requirements<li> <li>Issue purchase orders for SpaceX programs<li> <li>Ensure compliance with all company policies procedures and government regulations <li> <ul><p><strong>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS<strong><p> <ul><li>Advanced degree and 4+ years of experience working in one or more of the following or bachelors degree and 6+ years of experience working in one or more of the following or 10+ years of experience working in one or more of the following <ul><li>Engineering<li> <li>Purchasing<li> <li>Contract negotiation<li> <li>Material or production planning<li> <li>Operations or supply chain management<li> <li>Material cost control<li> <li>Master production scheduling<li> <ul><li> <ul><p><strong>PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE<strong><p> <ul><li>Experience reading drawings geometric dimensioning and tolerance preliminary design reviews and quality documents<li> <li>Prior experience managing large value contracts and global supply base<li> <li>Experience in sourcing from a global supply base for machined components and assemblies<li> <li>Experience in identifying and executing an optimized machining supply chain including raw material machining material processing inspection and logistics<li> <li>Technical procurement New Product Introduction and production procurement manufacturing or designdevelopment experience<li> <li>Exceptional written verbal and presentation communication skills<li> <li>Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs<li> <li>Excellent customer service skills<li> <li>Must be detailoriented selfmotivated and able to respond quickly to a fastmoving and everchanging environment<li> <li>Conducts all activities with the highest of integrity<li> <ul><p><strong>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS<strong><p> <ul><li>Ability to travel and communicate outside of work hours<li> <li>Must be able to work extended hours andor weekends as needed <li> <ul><p><strong>COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS <strong><p> <p>Pay Range <p> <p>Global Supply Manager $12500000 $18000000per year <p> <p>Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a casebycase basis and may vary based on the following considerations jobrelated knowledge and skills education and experience<p> <p>Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX You may also be eligible for longterm incentives in the form of company stock stock options or longterm cash awards as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan You will also receive access to comprehensive medical vision and dental coverage access to a 401k retirement plan short amp longterm disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation amp will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year <p> <div> <p><strong>ITAR REQUIREMENTS<strong><p> <ul><li>To conform to US Government export regulations applicant must be a i US citizen or national ii US lawful permanent resident aka green card holder iii Refugee under 8 USC 1157 or iv Asylee under 8 USC 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the US Department of State Learn more about the ITAR here <li> <ul><p>SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national originethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status<p> <p>Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceXs Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the applicationinterview process should notify the Human Resources Department at 310 3636000<p> <div>

Technical Support Associate (Starlink)

Company: SpaceX

Location: Redmond

Posted Mar 17, 2024

SpaceX is a company that is actively developing technologies to make humanity's exploration of the stars possible. They are looking for a Technical Support Associate to join their Starlink Customer Support team, who will be responsible for triaging, troubleshooting, and resolving technical customer issues.

Supervisor, Starlink Customer Support

Company: SpaceX

Location: Greater LA Area

Posted Mar 17, 2024

<div> <p>SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars<p> <div> <p><strong>SUPERVISOR STARLINK CUSTOMER SUPPORT 3RD SHIFT<strong><p> <p>Starlink our revolutionary satellite constellation will deliver lowlatency broadband internet worldwide As a member of the Starlink customer support team you will lead the team that interfaces directly with Starlink customers ensuring they have an exceptional overall experience<p> <p>Your primary responsibility will be to lead a shift of support associates responsible in rapidly resolving customer issues You will have responsibility for hiring personnel development and developing a culture of operational rigor where our customers come first You will partner with other internal teams to surface and resolve root cause of issues impacting our customers and will be a critical voice in the development of program strategy Were looking for excellent problem solvers that succeed wearing many hats supervisor trainer rep analyst designer move quickly and proactively are strong communicators and fiercely advocate within the Starlink organization on behalf of our customers <p> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES<strong><p> <ul><li>Lead an hourly workforce of support associates by assessing employee performance managing quality of customer interactions providing positiveconstructive feedback facilitating conflict resolution and addressing repeat issues with corrective actions performance improvement plans or through disciplinary means<li> <li>Lead by setting an example taking feedback from all levels of the organization and motivating your organization to achieve the highest level of results<li> <li>Monitor and improve operations ensuring a safe work environment<li> <li>Ensure business practices are being followed to not only guarantee the processing of customer interactions in a quality manner but also meet those needs outlined in ISO 9001 and regionalspecific requirements<li> <li>Utilize quantitative and qualitative methods to understand root cause of new and trending issues<li> <li>Develop triage methods and troubleshooting playbooks that improve resolution speed and first touch resolution<li> <li>Lead cost saving opportunities identifying internalexternal cost reductions and optimization opportunities<li> <li>Collaborate with internal teams engineering reliability production finance design communications sales etc to design simple and effective support interventions that improve our customers experience<li> <li>Partner and create training programs along with coaching tools that enable our support associates to be knowledgeable nimble technically capable and excellent communicators<li> <li>Create review and maintain internal knowledge base and customerfacing help center<li> <li>Collaborate with internal tooling development teams to identify capabilities that increase support associate performance and productivity<li> <li>Develop reporting and analytics that measure endcustomer and internal team successes<li> <li>Actively monitor and grow the workforce ensuring team members are challenged and performing at the expected standards<li> <li>Monitor and approve employee time keeping records<li> <ul><p><strong>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS<strong><p> <ul><li>Bachelors degree and 1+ years experience in customer operations productionmanufacturing supply chain engineering or consulting environment or 5+ years of experience in customer operations productionmanufacturing supply chain engineering or consulting environment<li> <ul><p><strong>PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE<strong><p> <ul><li>Experience managing a team as either a frontline supervisor or shift lead<li> <li>Bachelors degree in supply chain business science engineering or similar technical discipline<li> <li>Completion of a leadership or rotational development program<li> <li>Experience in a training learning and development analytics service design vendor management or content management role<li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills Talking with others comes naturally you derive satisfaction from resolving their issues and you can distill complex concepts into the simplest explanations You internalize customer concerns solve them and keep it positive<li> <li>Strong attention to detail project management and organizational skills You take pride in your craft<li> <li>Technical aptitude experience with networking hardware troubleshooting software development etc<li> <li>Experience working with software and staffing vendors<li> <li>Lean6Sigma experience GreenBlack Belt certifications<li> <li>Experience with reporting tools Advanced Excel SQL dashboardingreportingvisualization platforms<li> <li>Writtenverbal business fluency in Spanish French German Greek Portuguese Polish Italian Japanese Korean Czech Indonesian Arabic Turkish or Malay<li> <ul><p><strong>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS<strong><p> <ul><li>Willingness to work extended hours and nonscheduled days when needed to meet critical deadlines<li> <li>Must be available to work 12 hours a day on the following shift <ul><li>Monday Thursday<li> <ul><li> <ul><li>3rd Shift Weekday Schedule 6PM 6AM <li> <ul><ul><p><strong>COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS<strong><br > <br >Pay Range <br >Supervisor Starlink Customer Support $9500000 $11500000per year <br > <br >Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a casebycase basis and may vary based on the following considerations jobrelated knowledge and skills education and experience<p> <p>Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX You may also be eligible for longterm incentives in the form of company stock stock options or longterm cash awards as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan You will also receive access to comprehensive medical vision and dental coverage access to a 401k retirement plan short and longterm disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year<p> <div> <p><strong>ITAR REQUIREMENTS<strong><p> <ul><li>To conform to US Government export regulations applicant must be a i US citizen or national ii US lawful permanent resident aka green card holder iii Refugee under 8 USC 1157 or iv Asylee under 8 USC 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the US Department of State Learn more about the ITAR here <li> <ul><p>SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national originethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status<p> <p>Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceXs Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the applicationinterview process should notify the Human Resources Department at 310 3636000<p> <div>

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at SpaceX?
SpaceX operates on a mission‑driven culture that blends rapid iteration with deep technical rigor. Employees work in cross‑disciplinary teams, often tackling complex problems in a short time frame. The environment rewards innovation, autonomy, and a willingness to push boundaries, but it also demands long hours, especially during launch windows or critical milestones.
What types of positions are available at SpaceX?
SpaceX offers roles in engineering (propulsion, avionics, software, electrical, mechanical), manufacturing and production, quality assurance, supply‑chain and logistics, data science, cybersecurity, AI, finance, legal, marketing, and human resources. Each role typically requires strong analytical skills, hands‑on experience, and a passion for space technology.
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