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SalarySpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
PRESSURE VESSEL ENGINEER, LAUNCH SYSTEMS
The Starship Launch Engineering team is looking for an individual who can design and implement pressure vessels for Starship launch sites, landing sites, test sites, production facilities and other locations, as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Help SpaceX develop rapid, reliable, and automated launch sites, landing sites, test sites, and production facilities
- Design pressure vessels for storage on cryogenic oxygen, nitrogen, and methane, with a focus towards creative integrated design that drives innovation
- Assess acceptability of solid structures using finite element analysis
- Design welded structures in accordance with AISC or equivalent structural code
- Perform code studies in compliance with ASME, API, NFPA and other regulations
- Develop manufacturing process for fabrication of pressure vessels
- Manage fabrication and installation of pressure vessels at launch facilities
- Review performance data and troubleshoot issues that arise during fabrication and commissioning of pressure vessels
- Coordinate with engineers from other disciplines (civil, structural, fluids, etc.) to establish a complete system design
- Work closely with operational teams to ensure system design is well-understood and easy to operate long term
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in engineering or a technical discipline
- Experience with finite element analysis (FEA), mechanical engineering, or materials engineering
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Advanced degree in mechanical engineering
- High level knowledge of fracture mechanics and fatigue assessments
- Strong classic mechanics background, familiarity with generating and deriving closed-form solutions to solid mechanics problems
- Familiarity with the ASME VIII-1 pressure vessel design code
- 5+ years of hands-on experience working with pressure vessels in a professional setting or outside the classroom project team
- PE license
- Knowledge of ASME VIII-2
- Experience performing fitness for service assessments per ASME FFS-1/API-579
- Experience performing fatigue crack growth assessments using NASGRO or equal
- Experience performing flexibility analysis per ASME B31.3
- Able to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers
- Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure, fast paced environment
- Self-motivated and directed with keen attention to detail
- Passion for advancing the commercial space industry and human spaceflight
- Demonstrated ability to lead a team of talented and driven engineers
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Willing to travel to other launch sites in support of build and operational activities and launches; travel requirement is up to 15%
- Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Pressure Vessel Engineer/Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year
Pressure Vessel Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influence in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.
