Critical Lift & Transport Engineer (Falcon)
Core
Design, review, and execute critical transport and lift operations for Falcon vehicles and ground support equipment at launch sites.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical/structural engineer (heavy lift & transport)
Builds
Mission-critical hardware transport and lift operations for rocket stages and ground support equipment
Domain
Aerospace / Heavy Industrial Logistics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
structural and mechanical engineering, rigging design, center-of-gravity calculations, risk assessment, fatigue/stress analysis, regulatory compliance (OSHA, ASME, AFSPCMAN), CAD (Siemens NX, SOLIDWORKS), root cause analysis, vendor management
Preferred skills
crane lifting and rigging operations, RORO barge operations, hazardous systems handling, specialized equipment expertise (crawler cranes, SPMTs, jacks, gantries), professional certifications (NCCCO, PE)
Technologies
Siemens NX, SOLIDWORKS
Responsibilities
Plan and execute critical lifts and heavy-haul transports for large-scale hardware; develop critical lift plans, rigging designs, and transport configurations; coordinate with cross-functional teams to assess hardware mass properties and structural capability; conduct requirements, risk assessments, and fatigue/stress analyses; oversee on-site operations including pre-lift dry runs and real-time monitoring; interface with external vendors for specialized equipment rentals; maintain engineering documentation for regulatory audits; represent SpaceX in presenting certification packages to US government agencies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC