SpaceX

Launch Engineer, Dragon

SpaceX · Cape Canaveral, FL

Posted about a month ago

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This role has been open
30 days
SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
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Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
high
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Hiring momentum
3062 roles opened in the last 90 days
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Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

As a Launch Engineer on the Dragon Integration team at SpaceX, you will be responsible for developing and improving procedures for the integration and testing of Crew and Cargo Dragon spacecraft. Your role will involve managing launch site activities, resolving vehicle and equipment failures, and collaborating with engineering teams to ensure the spacecraft is ready for flight. You will also design tools to optimize operations and communicate vehicle status during readiness reviews.

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benefits
1/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical engineering, or a related engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of experience in hardware development, vehicle integration or refurbishment, manufacturing, pressurized systems, structural assembly, test operations, or related operations

Nice to have

  • 3+ years of industry experience in automotive, aviation, or spacecraft manufacturing working with large integrated assemblies
  • Hands-on experience with high-pressure fluid systems, avionics, structures, and mechanisms
  • Experience writing test plans/procedures and executing integrated system tests
  • Proficiency reading fluid and electrical schematics to analyze and improve test coverage
  • Mechanical component and tooling design experience using 3D CAD

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Role requires physical tasks and the ability to work in high-stress environments
  • Willingness to work 60-hour weeks and varying schedules based on operational needs
  • Travel may be required for support on critical projects

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