Mission Integration Engineer - NSSL

Requirements

Must have:

- Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline - 2+ years of professional experience - 2+ years of experience in testing, operations, program management, or design and analysis of complex systems - Proven ability to work as an extreme owner under pressure and deliver timely, reliable results across multiple priorities - Experience with launch vehicles or spacecraft - Background in engaging and presenting to external customers, preferably US Government - Understanding of US Government launch vehicle requirements - Familiarity with US Government testing standards and specifications - Experience collaborating with and managing cross-functional teams and external stakeholders - Detail-oriented and diligent with strong customer interface skills - Excellent written and verbal communication abilities - Prior experience through all stages of the engineering lifecycle, from conception to testing and release - Experience in requirements development, verification, and validation

Responsibilities:

- Generate Interface Control Documents for external vehicle interfaces and payloads, collaborating with SpaceX and Government teams to verify payload requirements - Work with SpaceX technical departments to create design, analysis, and test data packages, along with briefings for government representatives - Organize and lead program milestone reviews, technical interchange meetings, and regular working group sessions - Ensure that contract deliverables are provided on schedule and meet customer expectations, including overseeing payment milestones - Identify and develop handling plans for technical issues impacting customer requirements, driving them to resolution - Collaborate closely with SpaceX technical teams to create technical rationales and mitigate technical risks, ensuring on-time product deliveries - Maintain configuration control of certified flight configurations, coordinating government approval for engineering changes - Support the creation and execution of operations concepts for successful integration and launch of customer satellites - Assist in various customer activities, including mission integration, launch operations, program scheduling, and proposal support

Company:

At SpaceX, our mission is to enable a future where humanity explores the stars, and we are actively developing the necessary technologies to make this vision a reality. As part of our National Security Space Launch (NSSL) team, you will help manage our mission-critical agreements with the US Government, enabling national security missions. This role involves close collaboration with internal teams and government customers to ensure the successful integration of payloads and launch operations. We pride ourselves on extreme ownership, teamwork, and our commitment to excellence in delivering sensitive and complex missions.

We offer competitive salaries, stock options, comprehensive health coverage, and generous paid leave policies, all designed to support a fulfilling career in an innovative environment.