Senior Launch Reliability Engineer: Pads & Recovery

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP, located in the Town of Florida, NY, is seeking a Sr. Launch Reliability Engineer. The role involves ensuring the reliability of launch systems, collaborating with various teams, and driving improvements in operational processes. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics, with a minimum of 5 years in a related role. Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree in engineering and knowledge of quality tools. This position may require extended hours and passing an Air Force background check.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in quality, manufacturing, or design engineering role.
• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral.
• Available to work extended hours, nights, and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure systems and infrastructure for launch operations are efficiently designed and executed.
• Identify high-risk processes and implement improvements.
• Participate in design reviews for quality assurance.

Skills

Quality tools knowledge

Lean principles

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Engineering project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics

Master’s degree in engineering (preferred)

Job description

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP, located in the Town of Florida, NY, is seeking a Sr. Launch Reliability Engineer. The role involves ensuring the reliability of launch systems, collaborating with various teams, and driving improvements in operational processes. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics, with a minimum of 5 years in a related role. Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree in engineering and knowledge of quality tools. This position may require extended hours and passing an Air Force background check.