Project Controls Engineer, Starship Infrastructure

SpaceX · Cape Canaveral, FL

Level: Engineer
Team: Controls
Travel: 15%
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 2+ years
Industry: Aerospace & defense
Posted: 29 days ago

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An engineer-level controls role at SpaceX (aerospace & defense) in Cape Canaveral, FL. Own and implement budgeting, spend tracking, and general cost control measures across large capital projects.

They ask for: 2+ years · degree required
Day to day: about 15% travel

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About the role

Responsibilities

◆Own and implement budgeting, spend tracking, and general cost control measures across large capital projects
◆Clearly communicate project status, progress, and blockers to internal and external stakeholders
◆Assist with managing high level strategy for project execution, including resource planning, contracting strategy, equipment procurement, etc.
◆Build and maintain integrated design/build project schedules, from project conception to commissioning
◆Own and implement budgeting, spend tracking, and general cost control measures across large capital projects
◆Establish project KPI’s and report on project performance against these metrics
◆Build budget standards, unit rate databases, and other estimation tools

Qualifications

✓Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management
✓2+ years of professional experience in engineering, architecture, or construction management

Preferred skills and experience

✓5+ years of experience working in manufacturing and/or industrial construction project industry
✓Technical degree or related experience (engineering, math or physics related discipline)
✓Experience with interdisciplinary project management and execution, specifically relating to engineering fundamentals across multiple departments
✓Experience developing and presenting executive summaries of status to drive decision making
✓Ability to communicate with project stakeholders and executives
✓Data analysis skillset, including Excel and SQL experience
✓Strong project management foundation, including project scheduling, budgeting, cost control, and risk management
✓Proficiency in project scheduling software and tools (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar)
✓Strong understanding of construction methods across civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing disciplines
✓Expertise in cost estimating processes for large-scale manufacturing construction projects
✓Experienced with Procore, Bluebeam, CAD, and other construction-related software

Requirements

✓Occasional travel may be required based on specific projects; travel requirement is up to 15%
✓Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral
✓Ability to perform hands-on work in all environments (heat, cold, rain), in tight quarters or at heights
✓Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed
✓Ability to remain focused while working in hazardous environments, while wearing appropriate PPE

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Requirements

✓To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .

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and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com .

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