Lead Launch Engineer (Starship Launch Pad Engineering)

LEAD LAUNCH ENGINEER (STARSHIP LAUNCH PAD ENGINEERING)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead a team of engineers to design and build Starship launch infrastructure
• Own the hiring process, new hire training, technical and professional development, and performance review of all direct reports
• Lead a project team of engineers and contractors throughout the entirety of the civil and structural engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning process
• Develop and issue drawings, design documentation, and reports for aerospace, industrial, and commercial type projects
• Perform both civil and structural design and analysis calculations for structural steel and concrete
• Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close-out
• Manage the civil and structural aspects of construction projects
• Interact with contractors, fabricators, owners, and clients
• Provide direct onsite engineering inspections and field observations
• Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time
• Translate between civil/structural industry standard CAD programs (Civil 3D, Revit, Autocad, etc.) and SpaceX standard CAD programs (Siemens NX) to ensure accuracy of construction

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in civil, structural, or mechanical engineering
• 3+ years of professional experience in civil/structural engineering design, analysis, and drafting

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated experience where quick thinking and tangible problem-solving skills play a critical role
• Demonstrated experience fostering an environment of extremely high personal accountability and responsibility
• Understanding of other disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, piping, geotechnical, and surveying
• Experience reading, reviewing, and approving shop and fabrication drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals
• Experience with SAP 2000, STAAD Pro, RISA-3D, Etabs, or similar analysis software
• Experience with multi-acre land development projects that include due diligence, site layout, utilities, drainage, and permitting

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying lightweight materials or equipment (ability to lift up to 35 lbs. unassisted)
• Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments - heat, cold, rain
• Perform work occasionally in an environment with exposure to fumes, odors, and noise using appropriate personal protective equipment
• Must be able to work extended hours, rotating shifts, and weekends
• Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg