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Lead IT Systems Engineer
| Company | SpaceX |
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| Location | West Athens, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $135000 – $180000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3+ years professional experience; OR 6+ years of professional experience in an IT administration or IT engineering role in lieu of a degree.
- 1+ years of professional experience leading technical teams and/or projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of highly skilled IT professionals responsible for implementing and maintaining IT infrastructure that directly supports SpaceX’s launch operations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to distill requirements and design effective IT solutions that support the entire launch lifecycle from pre-flight preparations to post-launch analysis and recovery operations.
- Provide liaison support between SpaceX and the United States Space Force and NASA, participating in technical briefings, evaluating requirements and connecting appropriate resources to solve challenges.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to bolster the reliability of IT systems and advance team efficiency — change management, performance metrics, monitoring, preventative maintenance, incident handling, customer request handling, etc.
- Oversee and participate in the day-to-day operation of IT systems, ensuring seamless functionality and reliability during critical launch windows.
- Provide coaching and mentorship to other members of the SpaceX team, fostering team cohesion, knowledge redundancy and professional growth.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with server solutions (hardware and software) in Linux or Windows environments as well as enterprise-grade network infrastructure including switches, routers and firewalls.
- Ability to create and maintain detailed technical documentation and operational runbooks.
- Experience working in a mission-critical environment preferably within the aerospace or defense sectors.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong leadership skills including the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team of IT professionals.
- Ability to independently and effectively manage projects in an extremely fast paced and constantly changing environment.
- Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to recognizing and overcoming technical challenges.
