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 enabling human life on Mars.

INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER, ENVIRONMENTAL

The Industrial Designer will play a crucial role in the conceptual development of the campus, environmental/spatial, and interior designs. Industrial Designers excel in common design deliverables such as sketches, prototypes, color and material finishes, and visualization.

Within the design team at SpaceX, there are several sub-teams with different focus areas. Members of the design team are pivotal in educating and implementing design process elements, including digital modeling, scale model prototyping, theme development, and production integration.

Responsibilities

Create conceptual/architectural renderings
Work in collaboration with project stakeholders to develop project scope
Interact with contractors, fabricators, owners and clients
Identify requirements and critical items for the operation and risks
Create and execute design solutions for problems of form, usability and physical ergonomics as required to be able to communicate project requirements and options to stakeholders
Participate in the design process, including coordinating technical review of all discipline work, scheduling design reviews with all project stakeholders, and measuring and reporting on design progress to project management team
Participate in the design and construction bidding process, including attendance at pre-bid meetings and walks, processing of pre-bid RFI’s, review of Vendor proposals and award of project
Develop and maintain updated Revit models for each of the SpaceX assets
Assist project team in CAD/BIM project setup and collaboration through the project. Set-up project templates, workspaces, libraries, design options, hyperlinking and plots
Space planning for office assignments, furniture/décor selection, management and tracking
Coordinate facilities projects to ensure vendors meet SpaceX, Air Force, and NASA standards while delivering promised services, materials, and craftsmanship
Assist in improving the facilities department efficiency by developing automations and/or implementing novel construction techniques for quick delivery
Interact with contractors, fabricators, owners and clients
Understand and maintain aesthetic direction on projects and execute architectural/technical design solutions

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a design discipline (i.e. architecture, industrial design)
1+ years of cumulative internship/work experience in facilities design, renovation, or construction

Preferred Skills And Experience

3+ years of working knowledge of digital modeling platform and management tools (Navisworks, BIM 360, Autodesk Force and/or ReCap)
1+ years of experience in BlueBeam Revu/Extreme software and collaboration management in these tools
Proficient in Autodesk REVIT, AutoCAD, Rhinoceros & Sketch up
Proficient with Enscape or other similar rendering programs
Skilled in reading, interpreting and creating engineering drawings and specifications.
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of International Building Code (IBC)
Familiarity with industry standards & codes
Concise communication skills for conveying subjective or objective data (visually, verbally and in-writing)
Strong understanding of materials, architectural and engineering tectonics
Experience with importing and exporting metadata from models into lifecycle management tools
Ability to create / modify custom applications
Excellent document management and organizational skills
Ability to take on additional responsibilities as needed as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance
Self-starter and possess the drive to pursue continued education on technologies utilized in the company

Additional Requirements

Visual portfolio is mandatory for consideration
This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Brownsville, TX area
Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours, weekends and offsite when needed
Occasional travel may be required based on specific project tasks
Ability to remain focused while working in hazardous environments, while wearing appropriate PPE
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted

Compensation And Benefits

Pay range:

Industrial Designer/Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year

Industrial Designer/ Level II: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00/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.

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