PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Leadership experience on an engineering or project team
Experience designing components on a high-performance vehicle
Exceptional written and verbal communication with an emphasis on interpersonal and organizational skills
Strong ability to use data and analysis to make fast data driven decisions
Willingness and desire to exemplify extreme ownership of flight critical spacecraft systems
Proactive problem-solving skills such as failure analysis, root cause investigation, and DOE creation
Prior experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
Master's degree in an engineering discipline
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Ability to travel to remote sites in Texas, Florida, and Central California as needed
Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Pay range
- Mechanical Engineer/Level I: $100,000.00 - $117,500.00/per year
- Mechanical Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $140,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term 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 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term 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. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
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 origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
