Mission Integration Engineer, Special Programs
Core
Own the integration of customer payloads onto the SpaceX payload platform from requirements definition through integrated test, flight, and on-orbit operations.
Role type
Mission Integration Engineer (Special Programs)
Builds
Externally built space vehicles integrated onto SpaceX hosts for launch and on-orbit missions
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Systems engineering methods, Interface control documentation (ICD), Requirements allocation and traceability, Integrated test planning and execution, Technical risk mitigation, Engineering trade-off analysis
Preferred skills
Spacecraft or launch vehicle integration experience, Launch and on-orbit environment familiarity (loads, shock, thermal vacuum, EMI/EMC), USG processes knowledge, Cross-organizational technical trade leadership
Technologies
EGSE, Environmental test equipment, Mission CONOPs tools
Responsibilities
Define and baseline mechanical, electrical, data, and thermal interfaces; Allocate customer and vehicle requirements; Evaluate payload design against platform constraints; Lead interface trades and document technical basis; Disposition interface non-compliances; Define and support integrated test and mission timeline verification; Build and maintain integrated mission CONOPs; Identify and mitigate technical risks at the payload–platform boundary; Communicate interface status and technical decisions to payload providers and internal teams
Seniority
Mid-level IC, hands-on engineering