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Sr. Flight Reliability Engineer (Starship)

SpaceX is developing the vehicles and systems to enable human life on Mars and is seeking a Senior Flight Reliability Engineer for the Starship program. The role is responsible for identifying, documenting, and managing technical risk across Starship, Super Heavy, engines, and launch infrastructure, supporting test and flight operations, driving flight readiness reviews, and coordinating on-console risk decisions during major tests and flights.

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering and 5+ years of engineering problem solving experience
  • Experience in design, analysis, or test at system or large assembly level
  • Experience with anomaly resolution and lessons-learned documentation
  • Familiarity with engineering risk management, configuration, and change management
  • On-console test or launch support experience and ability to make real-time decisions
  • Proficiency with common computer applications; SQL and/or Python experience preferred
  • Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to travel (~25%) and work extended hours/weekends as required

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage risk tracking for a Starship vehicle or component through testing and flight
  • Support and provide feedback in technical reviews (vehicle state machines, CONOPS, joint ops)
  • Organize and run flight readiness and flight data reviews; drive actions to closure
  • Serve on-console during tests/launches as the authority for vehicle risk and communicate status to leadership
  • Support anomaly investigations using fault trees, fishbones, 5 whys and resolve issues in real time
  • Influence and improve processes and tools for risk, change, and mission workflow
  • Run projects to improve risk management tooling and support regulatory/customer reviews as needed

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (required)
  • Advanced degree in engineering or related field (preferred)

Benefits

  • Base salary plus potential long-term incentives (stock, options, cash awards)
  • Discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan eligibility
  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance
  • Paid parental leave, paid vacation (approx. 3 weeks), and 10+ paid holidays
  • Paid sick leave in accordance with company policy
  • Various employee discounts and perks
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SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, is an aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company aiming to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

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