About the job
At SpaceX, our vision is to enable humanity’s exploration of the cosmos, making a future where we venture into the stars a thrilling reality. We are at the forefront of developing the technologies necessary for human life on Mars.
MISSION INTEGRATION ENGINEER (STARSHIELD)
Starshield utilizes our advanced Starlink technology and launch capabilities to support vital national security initiatives. While Starlink serves commercial and consumer markets, Starshield is tailored for government applications, with a focus on Earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads.
As a key member of the Mission Management team, you will act as the primary liaison for customers from the initial stages of capability studies through successful launch and on-orbit activation. You will also assist in developing new business proposals, guiding them from initial requirements negotiation to final handoff and validation.
Your role will include leading and integrating system trades across various launch vehicles, spacecraft, and sensors, while analyzing diverse solutions to meet mission objectives. You will play a crucial role in crafting operational concepts and interfaces at multiple levels, including mission, segment, system, and sub-system. Expect to employ your creativity and engineering expertise to devise and test innovative approaches to achieve technical and programmatic goals.
The ideal candidate possesses a solid technical background in space vehicle design, integration, and verification throughout the program lifecycle. We seek engineers who thrive on tackling complex challenges, excel in a dynamic environment, and are committed to advancing the space industry.
