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Launch Reliability Engineer at SpaceX

Department: Launch Reliability - WestEducation: education_required

Compensation

$100,000 – $160,000/yr

Location
Vandenberg SFB, California
Type
Full-time
Level
entry
Posted

Description

SpaceX is hiring a Launch Reliability Engineer to advocate for mission assurance at the launch site and partner with Flight Reliability, Launch Reliability, and Launch Operations teams. The role focuses on reliable vehicle, payload, and spacecraft processing; identifying and improving high-risk processes; leading root-cause and corrective-action investigations; maintaining data-driven quality feedback; and supporting design reviews and validation methods. Candidates need a bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics and at least one year of professional or internship experience in quality, manufacturing, or design engineering. The position requires an Air Force background check, availability for extended hours, and first-shift work, with base salary ranging from $100,000 to $160,000 depending on level.

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