SpaceX - Cape Canaveral, FL
posted about 2 months ago
SpaceX is seeking a Launch Engineer for the Flight Hardware Engineering team, specifically focusing on Falcon Reflight. This position is pivotal in the pursuit of rapid and reliable rocket re-use, recovery, integration, and launch of Falcon 9 Flight vehicles. The Launch Engineer will be responsible for processing Falcon 9 vehicles, leading hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of both new and flight-proven vehicle assemblies. This role requires collaboration with engineering staff from various departments and SpaceX locations to resolve off-nominal test results and hardware conditions, ensuring flight readiness. The engineer will develop and execute procedures for the refurbishment, checkout, and integration of flight-proven rockets and ground support equipment. Daily responsibilities include partnering with and providing direction to highly skilled field technicians, designing and developing tools and hardware to facilitate vehicle assembly, and conducting vehicle system testing. The role also involves identifying high-risk processes during Stage 1 refurbishment and Falcon hardware processing, implementing improvements to ensure operational excellence, and leading root cause and corrective action investigations to address issues related to design, product reliability, and quality. Additionally, the Launch Engineer will manage work orders and drive non-conformances into actionable items and system improvements, rapidly developing and refining manufacturing assembly procedures based on lessons learned. This position is essential for maintaining the high standards of safety and reliability that SpaceX is known for, and it offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of space exploration.