Ground Systems Engineer, Asset Engineering

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. GROUND SYSTEMS ENGINEER, ASSET ENGINEERING Building a performance defining vehicle like Starship requires immense amounts of prop system production, acceptance, and qualification testing. These campaigns not only look to test component level hardware in-flight like conditions, but they require large and thought through supply systems to get them what they need, and without fail. As a ground systems engineer you will be directly responsible for the design, build, integration, and sustainment of system-level cryogenic and high pressure infrastructure across programs. These systems require precise capacity analysis, robust operational design, and are calculated to sustain high energy and high-volume test campaigns with little to no interruption. RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as the responsible engineer for one or multiple fluids ground systems including compressible, incompressible, and/or cryogenic fluid systems. Use knowledge of heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluids dynamics, controls, and instrumentation to analyze, design and document new and existing production systems. Manage interdisciplinary teams to design, build, activate, and maintain fluids engineering projects from requirements definition through obsolescence. Identify, design, and implement fluids system upgrades, including changes to components, system, software, and process – driving continuous improvement. Collaborate with and develop relationships with production/build teams to anticipate fluids system needs and provide recommendations on process design for manufacturability. Work alongside and assist a skilled technician workforce in providing day-to-day ground systems support including testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and upgrades. Provide expertise, insight, and recommendations on pressurized components and safe operation of pressure systems to multiple teams across the company. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, or aerospace engineering Experience with fluid dynamics, thermodynamics and/or process engineering PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Strong desire and ability to learn quickly, adapt and innovate Advanced degree in mechanical, aerospace or chemical engineering 5+ years of hands-on experience working with cryogenic fluid systems in a professional setting or outside the classroom project team Demonstrated expertise designing and operating fluid systems Experience using and troubleshooting control systems for remote operations and instrumentation feedback Experience testing and operating with or around hazardous systems (high pressure, high energy, hazardous gases fluids, etc. PLC programming experience – Siemens preferred Experience using CAD capability for 3D modeling (NX, SolidWorks) Able to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, and manager Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure, fast paced environment Self-motivated and directed with keen attention to detail Passion for advancing the commercial space industry and human spaceflight Demonstrated ability to lead a multidisciplinary team of technicians and engineers ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: General physical fitness is required for some work areas, hardware typically is built in tight quarters and physical dexterity is required, also the ability to lift heavy objects >25lbs. Schedule varies depending on site operational needs, flexibility required. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Pay range: Level I: $105,000.00 - $120,000.00/per year Level II: $115,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary ba ... (truncated, view full listing at source)