Operations Engineer, Range Safety (Starship)

OPERATIONS ENGINEER, RANGE SAFETY (STARSHIP)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Find solutions to launch operations scenarios that enable SpaceX to achieve launch through RF spectrum allocations, airspace management, maritime safety, GPS, other range sensors and launch range environments
• Interface with FAA, USCG, USSF, USAF, and other local/state/federal government agencies
• Lead interdepartmental coordination with external entities to ensure all regulatory requirements are met to successfully launch an orbital class launch vehicle
• Validate and verify range requirements for launching from federal and commercial ranges
• Provide program management on contract agreements with government agencies and commercial contractors for range support services
• Implement the safety policies by managing the day-to-day interactions required for flight hardware processing flows from an external safety organization perspective
• Advise on best practices and strategy to eliminate conflicts entirely with partners and drive to conclusion – through hardware upgrades, policy changes and direct coordination
• Own and have responsibility over all aspects of SpaceX launches that require coordination with external partners

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, manufacturing, mathematics, or physics
• 2+ years of professional experience with aerospace systems or operations engineering

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Professional experience working directly with various U.S. government agencies, including but not limited to:
• Federal Aviation Administration
• United States Space Force
• United States Air Force
• United States Navy
• United States Coast Guard
• National Aeronautics and Space Administration
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
• Department of State
• Local/County/State governments
• Professional experience working with Range Commanders Council (RCC), Universal Documentation System (UDS) and Major Range and Test Facility Base (MRTFB) operations
• Professional experience with system integration or system design requirement gathering and testing (past work experience, internships, team/personal projects with aerospace vehicles/payloads, automotive, aircraft, marine assemblies qualify)
• Experience in writing test plans and test procedures
• Experience operating in or managing assets in the FAA national airspace system
• Experience with coordination navigation plans for aircraft and/or maritime vessels
• Basic understanding of orbital mechanics for rocket launching and satellite constellation infrastructure
• Familiarity with orbital class rocket ground and flight hardware integration timelines
• Ability to rapidly change roles and responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Ability to work well in a team environment and ability to communicate clearly and accurately with a wide range of people
• Having a strong capability for patience and strong level of emotional intelligence, empathy to deal with difficult situations and conversations
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work at elevated heights and/or tight spaces
• Must be willing to travel, potentially for extended periods of time
• Must be available to work extended hours, nights and weekends when required by mission milestones
• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg and Cape Canaveral