Falcon: Critical Lift & Transport Engineer

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Vandenberg Tracking Station (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in California is seeking a Critical Lift & Transport Engineer to join its launch site engineering team at Vandenberg. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and executing critical transport and lift operations for Falcon vehicles. This role requires extensive engineering knowledge and coordination across several departments to ensure operational excellence. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and relevant industry experience, focusing on safety and compliance with regulations. Competitive salary and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience with mechanical and structural hardware.
• Familiarity with relevant lifting standards and regulations.
• Willingness to work weekends and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute critical lifts and heavy-haul transports.
• Develop critical lift plans and transport configurations.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for hardware assessments.

Skills

Crane lifting experience

Rigging operations

Mechanical engineering

Structural engineering

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

SOLIDWORKS

Crawler cranes

Self-propelled modular transporters (SPMTs)

Job description

A leading aerospace company in California is seeking a Critical Lift & Transport Engineer to join its launch site engineering team at Vandenberg. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and executing critical transport and lift operations for Falcon vehicles. This role requires extensive engineering knowledge and coordination across several departments to ensure operational excellence. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and relevant industry experience, focusing on safety and compliance with regulations. Competitive salary and benefits are included.