Sr. Maintenance Engineer (Launch Pads)

SpaceX(13 days ago)

Vandenberg, CAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$125,000 - $175,000Engineering

About this role

A Senior Maintenance Engineer (Launch Pads) at SpaceX joins the Launch Pad Engineering Team at Vandenberg Space Force Base to support the readiness and reliability of launch pad systems used for Falcon missions. The role leverages a multidisciplinary engineering background to contribute to the company’s long-term mission of enabling human life on Mars. This is a senior-level, onsite position requiring ITAR-eligible status.

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Required Skills

Finite Element
ANSYS
FEMAP
CAD
NX
SolidWorks
Python
Troubleshooting
Structural Analysis
Instrumentation

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

About SpaceX

spacex.com

SpaceX is an aerospace manufacturer and launch services company that designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. Founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology and ultimately enable human life on other planets, it developed the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, the Dragon crew/cargo spacecraft, and the next‑generation Starship — with a strong emphasis on reusable boosters. SpaceX provides commercial and government launch services (including crewed ISS missions, satellite deployments and rideshares) and operates the Starlink broadband constellation. The company is known for rapid iterative development and cost‑reduction through reuse to expand access to space.