Falcon Launch Engineer — Onsite Assembly & Test Lead

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX seeks a Launch Engineer, Falcon Engineering to support rapid and reliable reuse, integration, and launch of Falcon 9 flight vehicles. The role involves on-site assembly, integration, testing, and close collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure flight readiness.

Responsibilities include leading on-site operations, developing procedures, and guiding technicians to achieve flight-ready systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, or fluid systems in design or manufacturing.
• Experience with test plans, procedures, and data acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Process Falcon 9 flight vehicles to enable rapid reuse, integration, and launch.
• Develop checkout and integration procedures for rockets and ground support equipment.
• Lead hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of vehicle assemblies.
• Coordinate with SpaceX teams on-site to resolve issues and ensure flight readiness.
• Design tools and hardware to enable vehicle assembly and testing.

Skills

Mechatronics experience

Test plans & procedures

Multidisciplinary systems

Communication skills

Autonomous startup mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Advanced degree in engineering

Tools

Test equipment

Data acquisition

Job description

SpaceX seeks a Launch Engineer, Falcon Engineering to support rapid and reliable reuse, integration, and launch of Falcon 9 flight vehicles. The role involves on-site assembly, integration, testing, and close collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure flight readiness.

Responsibilities include leading on-site operations, developing procedures, and guiding technicians to achieve flight-ready systems.