Sr. Structural Engineer (Launch Pads)

SpaceX(13 days ago)

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

About this role

A Senior Structural Engineer (Launch Pads) at SpaceX joins the Launch Pad Engineering Team at Vandenberg Space Force Base to support the structural integrity and readiness of ground support systems for Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy launches. The role contributes to advancing pad reliability, compliance with government certification requirements, and enabling safe launch operations.

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Required Skills

Finite Element
Hand Calculations
CAD
Python
Instrumentation
Control Systems
Troubleshooting
Data Analysis
Structural Engineering
Technical Presentation

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
ITAR Eligibility (US Citizen/Green Card/Asylee/Refugee)
Air Force Background Check

About SpaceX

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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.