SpaceX 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. IT SYSTEM
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IT Systems Engineer, Launch
Job Description:

SpaceX 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.

IT SYSTEMS ENGINEER, LAUNCH

SpaceX is looking for a highly skilled and knowledgeable IT Systems Engineer to iterate and improve its multi-site mission critical launch IT infrastructure. This role will be pivotal to the enablement of safe, reliable and sustained launch cadence, directly supporting our goals of making humanity a multiplanetary species. Candidate must be comfortable supporting and designing mission-critical infrastructure with grit, effective simplicity and customer-focused tenacity.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Optimize and consolidate existing automation scripts and tooling used to simultaneously support multiple classes of launch vehicles.
  • Provide advanced support for Linux and Windows administration and troubleshooting.
  • Increase mission critical IT infrastructure maturity with focus on alignment with NIST cybersecurity frameworks.
  • Integrate industry-standard DevOps tooling and processes with existing procedures to streamline launch support infrastructure deployment and refresh.
  • Collaborate with software and controls teams to integrate IT infrastructure build and configuration processes into standardized systems deployment and verification pipelines.
  • Provide real-time IT support during launch and test operations, troubleshooting networking, hardware, and software issues in potentially high stress, time sensitive situations.
  • Enhance network monitoring capabilities by identifying operational blind-spots, solving them with custom scripting, filtering, and efficient dashboards.
  • Research and implement new virtualization, storage, and networking technologies in development environments for potential adoption.
  • Maintain and enhance detailed IT system CMDBs, procedures, and contingency plans.
  • Support rapid infrastructure expansion, providing design guidance, topology diagrams, and project coordination.
Job Requirements:

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, physics, information systems, or other engineering discipline of and 3+ years of systems engineering experience; OR 5+ years of systems engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Experience with virtualization or containerization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix, Docker, or Openshift).
  • Experience with Active Directory and multi-platform authentication/identification environments.
  • Working knowledge of GitOps concepts, tools, and processes.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience with Linux and Windows server administration.
  • Excellent experience with custom scripting (Bash/Powershell/Python) and automation frameworks (Terraform, Ansible, Puppet).
  • Exposure to real-time systems and industrial telemetry networks.
  • Experience with Atlassian Tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket.
  • Expertise in creating repeatable, reliable, scalable systems architectures, with high availability, fault tolerance, and performance tuning.
  • Experience implementing layer 3 network topologies.
  • Experience working with Firewall administration.
  • Experience working within compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO or similar).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
IT Systems Engineer: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00/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 export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be 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 influenced 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.

Company Details
SpaceX
1 Rocket Road
Hawthorne, California 90250 USA
www.spacex.com
1120 Open Jobs Available
SpaceX builds rockets and spacecraft from the ground up; including electronics, software, vehicle structures, and engines. In-house development includes nearly all flight critical custom components amounting to approximately 85% of our vehicles both ...

Benefits:
SpaceX offers one of the best environments in the world for employees to learn, build real working systems and tackle exciting challenges every day. We operate in a fun, casual work environment and have great benefits including: competitive salary, stock options, medical/dental insurance and free gym memberships. By joining the SpaceX team, you are not just a part of history, you are making it.

Supported Manufacturers:
Established in 2002 by Elon Musk, the founder of PayPal and the Zip2 Corporation, SpaceX has already developed two brand new launch vehicles, established an impressive launch manifest, and been awarded COTS funding by NASA to demonstrate delivery and return of cargo to the International Space Station. Supported by this order book and Mr. Musk‘s substantial resources, SpaceX is on an extremely sound financial footing as we move towards volume commercial launches.

Supported Models:
With the Falcon 1, Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy launch vehicles, SpaceX is able to offer a full spectrum of light, medium and heavy lift launch capabilities to our customers. We are able to deliver spacecraft into any inclination and altitude, from low Earth orbit to geosynchronous orbit to planetary missions. The Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy are the only US launch vehicles with true engine out reliability. They are also designed such that all stages are reusable, making them the world‘s first fully reusable launch vehicles. And our Dragon crew and cargo capsule, currently under development, will revolutionize access to space by providing efficient and reliable transport of crew and cargo to the ISS and other LEO destinations.
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Job Info
Location
Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States
Type
Permanent
Company Details
SpaceX
1 Rocket Road
Hawthorne, California 90250 USA
www.spacex.com
1120 Open Jobs Available
SpaceX builds rockets and spacecraft from the ground up; including electronics, software, vehicle structures, and engines. In-house development includes nearly all flight critical custom components amounting to approximately 85% of our vehicles both ...

Benefits:
SpaceX offers one of the best environments in the world for employees to learn, build real working systems and tackle exciting challenges every day. We operate in a fun, casual work environment and have great benefits including: competitive salary, stock options, medical/dental insurance and free gym memberships. By joining the SpaceX team, you are not just a part of history, you are making it.

Supported Manufacturers:
Established in 2002 by Elon Musk, the founder of PayPal and the Zip2 Corporation, SpaceX has already developed two brand new launch vehicles, established an impressive launch manifest, and been awarded COTS funding by NASA to demonstrate delivery and return of cargo to the International Space Station. Supported by this order book and Mr. Musk‘s substantial resources, SpaceX is on an extremely sound financial footing as we move towards volume commercial launches.

Supported Models:
With the Falcon 1, Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy launch vehicles, SpaceX is able to offer a full spectrum of light, medium and heavy lift launch capabilities to our customers. We are able to deliver spacecraft into any inclination and altitude, from low Earth orbit to geosynchronous orbit to planetary missions. The Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy are the only US launch vehicles with true engine out reliability. They are also designed such that all stages are reusable, making them the world‘s first fully reusable launch vehicles. And our Dragon crew and cargo capsule, currently under development, will revolutionize access to space by providing efficient and reliable transport of crew and cargo to the ISS and other LEO destinations.

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