Supervisor, Dragon Recovery Operations, Long Beach

August 9

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SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft

Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy Rockets • Dragon Cargo and Crew Spacecraft • Merlin Rocket Engines • Draco and SuperDraco Thrusters • PICA-X high performance heat shield material

1001 - 5000

Description

• Lead a team of recovery technicians dedicated to Dragon Recovery operations and responsible for overall success • Coordinate personnel and support for Dragon recovery and other operations as needed • Recruit, hire, train, develop and evaluate technicians • Interact with other departments, vendors and external agencies to arrange support, meet requirements and achieve success • Assure regulatory compliance, personnel safety, security and mission readiness • Maintain AS9100 work area including maintenance and documentation of calibrated tools, certified rigging and ground support equipment • Oversee maintenance of recovery and marine systems including descaling, painting, lubrication and cleaning • Lead and participate in Dragon recovery training operations, mission execution, and vehicle processing • Participate in other recovery operations as required including but not limited to Falcon and Starship recovery operations • Improve upon operations, making them less expensive, faster, safer, more efficient and reliable • Oversee the processing of flight hardware while ensuring quality, workmanship and adherence to applicable specifications and work instructions • Manage administrative responsibilities such as timecards, time off requests, personnel qualifications and team organizational tasks

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate • 3+ years of experience as an engineer, fabricator, mechanic, technician or operations lead • 3+ years of experience with testing and troubleshooting mechanical, fluids or electrical systems (high or low voltage) • 3+ years of experience in a leadership role • Willing to travel >50% for the first year to train at Cape Canaveral • Ability to work in a fast pace, high-stress environment • Position may require long hours (10-12+ hour days) and weekend work • Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg • Ability to pass a self-contained atmospheric protective ensemble (SCAPE) physical fitness test • Must have a valid driver’s license

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan • Short and long-term disability insurance • Life insurance • Paid parental leave • Various other discounts and perks • 3 weeks of paid vacation • 10 or more paid holidays per year • 5 days of sick leave per year