Recovery Engineer (Starship Range Ops)
Core
Develop standard operating procedures for vehicle recovery, lead offshore Starship Recovery operations, and serve as a recovery and range controller for launch and re-entry operations.
Role type
Senior IC recovery operations engineer (range ops)
Builds
Safe and successful recovery of Super Heavy boosters and Starships
Domain
Aerospace / Maritime / Range Operations
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical/electrical hardware maintenance, troubleshooting complex systems, test plan development, regulatory interface, hazardous systems handling, root cause analysis, offshore/marine environment operations, legal agreement drafting, remote-operated ground control systems operation, critical real-time decision-making
Preferred skills
reading technical drawings and schematics, working in tight/confined spaces, operating heavy machinery, physical fitness for offshore environments, experience with launch/aviation/maritime operational environments
Technologies
mechanical/electrical control systems, remote-operated ground control systems
Responsibilities
Lead a team of engineers and technicians performing offshore Starship Recovery operations; Perform troubleshooting, upgrades, and system maintenance on hardware deployed on terrestrial, maritime, meteorological, and air assets; Provide on-console engineering support during launch and major ground test and launch operations; Serve as the final authority to ensure all operations are conducted in a safe manner; Interface with external parties/programs (FAA, USCG, etc.) to ensure compliance and alignment with the Starship program goals.
