Lead IT Systems Engineer, Launch

About this role

<div class="content-intro"><p>SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of&nbsp;enabling human life on Mars.</p></div><p><strong>LEAD IT SYSTEMS ENGINEER, LAUNCH </strong></p> <p>As Lead IT Systems Engineer, you’re responsible for ensuring critical systems used in support of SpaceX’s launch operations are optimally tuned and ready to propel us towards our mission of becoming a multi-planetary species. This role requires excellent leadership skills, hands-on technical contribution, an action-oriented disposition, flexibility, and the propensity to flourish in a fast-paced and challenging environment.</p> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead a team of highly skilled IT professionals responsible for implementing and maintaining IT infrastructure that directly supports SpaceX’s launch operations.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Oversee and participate in the day-to-day operation of IT systems, ensuring seamless functionality and reliability during critical launch windows.</li> <li>Provide coaching and mentorship to other members of the SpaceX team, fostering team cohesion, knowledge redundancy a

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