BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of professional technical writing experience in an aerospace, manufacturing, or production environment
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, physics, aerospace engineering, or other engineering discipline
- Experience reading technical drawings and schematics
- Familiarity with mechanical processes in a manufacturing environment
- Experience converting engineering/technical information into various communication formats intended for a variety of audiences and ability levels
- Ability to collaborate and communicate with a diverse range of counterparts in engineering, production, and management
- Strong analytical, project management, computer, communication, and writing skills (typing, spelling, grammar, etc.)
- Technical writing experience in manufacturing or aviation industries
- Experience with creation and editing 2D and 3D graphics
- Ability to quickly learn, absorb, and apply dynamic technical content to further develop production processes
- Ability to work under deadlines and to deliver results during changes in strategic direction
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be willing to occasionally work extended hours and weekends as needed
- Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
- Willing to support as needed, nights and weekends
- Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction
- Occasional travel may be required based on specific project tasks
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Technical Writer/Level I: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00/per year
Technical Writer/Level II: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k)-retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
ITAR 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.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications 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 notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.