Supervisor, Falcon Operations
SpaceX
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SUPERVISOR, FALCON OPERATIONS
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise and provide daily support to all Falcon vehicle and related hardware processing efforts.
- Responsible for planning and scheduling work, assigning work, assigning team leads, and assessing completed work.
- Project future impacts and needs and energize employees to get tasks done on a deadline-basis
- Assess new candidates and provide recommendations in the hiring process.
- Ensure employees have the training, tools and materials they need to carry out their duties.
- Monitor and approve employee time keeping records.
- Responsible for productivity and actions of team members.
- Communicate how successful performance will be measured and provide collaborative direction to team members; recommend performance standards and ratings.
- Maintain quality and quantity of work while checking and inspecting jobs; take preventative measures to ensure safety precautions.
- Provide leadership by setting an example, being a role model, taking input from everyone and deciding how it fits according to our strategic initiatives.
- Maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment and instrumentation as needed.
- Ensure all launch vehicle operations related equipment/services are performed on time, safely and in a professional manner.
- Work directly with engineers to plan integration and test operations.
- Ensure cleanliness of all products to guarantee all systems remain FOD free.
- Obtain and maintain licenses, operator permits, or certification as required.
- Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 1+ years of experience leading a team or project
- 3+ years of experience working in aviation, aerospace, automotive, marine, oil & gas or manufacturing in a technical, hands-on capacity
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Associates degree
- A&P certification
- 5+ years’ experience as a technician with aerospace systems.
- Proficiency in or hands-on experience with one or more of the following: launch vehicle or spacecraft integration; operations in 100,000 class or better clean rooms; test operations with gases/fluids; data acquisition setup and field measurements
- Strong written and oral communication skills, a meticulous attention to detail, an emphasis on safety, cleanliness, adherence to corporate policies and standards, a great attitude, and the ability to work with a team.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up atmosphere
- Ability to be diplomatic with a variety of individuals across the organizational infrastructure
- Skill in operating and manipulating machinery and various hand and power tools requiring manual dexterity
- Ability to utilize precision measuring instruments
- Knowledge of different fittings such as NPT and A/N
- Intermediate skill level using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook)
- Ability to rapidly change roles and responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
- Ability to obtain or currently hold Top Secret/SCI security clearance. Note that an active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions. If so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to pass background check for Vandenberg Space Force Base
- This is a split shift position: estimated shift hours (11:00am - 9:00pm)
- Physical effort including standing, lifting and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment (15 to 35 lbs)
- Regularly exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
- Work occasionally performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
- Ability to work at elevated heights and/or tight spaces
- Must be available to work extended hours, nights and weekends when required by mission milestones
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Supervisor, Falcon Operations: $105,000.00 - $135,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.
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