Supervisor, Recovery Operations (West Coast Recovery) - 2nd Shift

The role

The West Coast Recovery Integration team processes F9 stage 1 vehicles and fairings after launch and returns hardware to the launch site. The supervisor will lead a second-shift team of technicians to perform rocket and fairing operations safely and reliably.

What you will do

• Supervise integration technicians to perform rocket and fairing operations safely and reliably.
• Recruit, assess, train, and manage a team of technicians.
• Develop Lead technicians and POCs to excel in leading T1 operations.
• Interact with and develop each team member with a growth-oriented approach.
• Manage safety, quality, schedule, and personnel matters for Falcon 9 and fairing processing.
• Manage regulatory/audit compliance, security, and mission readiness for the technician team, RoRo vessel, and dock.
• Schedule and perform preventative maintenance on recovery ground support equipment and tooling.
• Improve recovery and processing methods for safety, cost, speed, efficiency, and reliability.
• Collaborate with post-processing sites, East Coast recovery, and contracted vendors to develop team training and organization.

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 2+ years of experience working in a technical, hands-on capacity focused on testing and/or troubleshooting mechanical, fluid, and/or electrical systems.
• 1+ years of prior leadership experience leading teams, projects, or people.
• Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg.
• Ability to work on offshore vessels for extended duration without access to services normally available on shore.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery.
• Must be able to climb ladders and work in tight spaces.
• Must be able to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings, climbing hand over hand, and lifting 25 lbs.
• Willing to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain, wind, open ocean.
• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise.

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 5+ years of professional experience as a mechanic or hands-on technician.
• 2+ years of experience managing 5+ employees.
• 3+ years of professional experience with rocket launch and recovery operations.
• Professional experience within a testing environment, focused on setting test objectives, writing test plans, and hands-on testing.
• Hands-on experience building, maintaining, and modifying equipment.
• Prior experience as a Lead SpaceX technician and SpaceX technician

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 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
• Paid sick leave

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authoriza
• Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg.

About the company

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. The company is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars.