Mission Integration Engineer, User Products (Starshield)

Who you are

You have a background in engineering or a related field, with experience in customer-facing roles where you have developed integration plans and architectural overviews. You are adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment across hardware engineering, software, network operations, and sales. Your strong communication skills enable you to serve as a core point of contact for customers, guiding them through the integration process.

You understand the complexities of integrating hardware, software, and networks, and you are comfortable working with technical specifications and requirements. You have a proactive approach to problem-solving and are committed to ensuring customer success in deploying communications and data solutions. Your ability to manage multiple projects and priorities will be key in this role.

Desirable

Experience in the aerospace or telecommunications industry would be a plus, as would familiarity with government contracts and national security efforts. A background in mission management or project management could enhance your effectiveness in this position.

What you'll do

As a Mission Integration Engineer, you will be responsible for serving as the customer interface during meetings, tests, and reviews. You will develop integration plans that align with customer needs and assist in architectural overviews to ensure successful deployments of Starshield User Products. Your role will involve close collaboration with other Mission Integration Engineers and Mission Managers to maintain alignment across related efforts.

You will support new business proposals by verifying initial requirements and guiding customers through the integration of hardware, software, and networks. Your work will directly impact the success of customer missions, and you will be expected to provide insights and recommendations based on your interactions with customers and internal teams.

You will also engage with various disciplines across SpaceX, including hardware engineering, software development, network operations, and security, to ensure that all aspects of the integration process are executed smoothly. Your ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders will be crucial in this role.

What we offer

At SpaceX, you will be part of a mission-driven team that is dedicated to advancing human exploration of space. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will work in a dynamic environment where innovation and collaboration are encouraged, and your contributions will have a direct impact on the future of space exploration.

Join us in our mission to make life multi-planetary and be part of a team that is pushing the boundaries of technology and engineering. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.