Space Medical Research Engineer
Description For Space Medical Research Engineer
SpaceX, a pioneering space exploration company, is seeking a Space Medical Research Engineer to join their innovative Space Medicine team. This role sits at the intersection of human spaceflight, medical research, and engineering, working to ensure the safety and health of crewmembers on SpaceX missions.
The position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of human spaceflight medical research and operations. As a medical research engineer, you'll collaborate with SpaceX's medical team, NASA, and other partners to develop and implement research protocols, medical systems, and health monitoring solutions for space missions. The role involves hands-on work in Mission Control, managing research logistics, and contributing to the design of health countermeasures for long-duration spaceflight.
The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in science or engineering, with specific experience in human-subject research and spaceflight-related health aspects. You'll need to be comfortable working across multiple technical domains, managing complex projects, and communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders. The position requires both technical expertise and project management skills, as you'll be responsible for everything from experiment design to crew training and data collection.
SpaceX offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary ranging from $95,000 to $130,000 depending on experience level, plus substantial benefits including equity opportunities, comprehensive healthcare, and retirement plans. The position is based in Los Angeles, with some travel to Cape Canaveral and Houston, and requires U.S. person status due to ITAR regulations.
This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to SpaceX's mission of enabling human life on Mars while working at the forefront of space medicine and research. You'll be part of a team that's literally pushing the boundaries of human exploration, developing the medical capabilities needed for sustainable space travel and colonization.
Responsibilities For Space Medical Research Engineer
- Develop research experiment procedures and train crew on execution
- Manage pre-flight and post-flight research logistics and data collection
- Handle research technical implementation with operations and engineering teams
- Define long-term vision for the research program
- Support in-flight research activities in Mission Control
- Work with customers in research development
- Collaborate with academic institutions on medical research projects
- Develop medical operational monitoring standards
- Contribute to research funding proposals
- Write and review academic presentations and publications
- Apply for IRB approval and develop informed consent
- Contribute to medical system design
- Design and test human health countermeasures for long-duration spaceflight
Requirements For Space Medical Research Engineer
- Bachelor's degree in science or engineering field
- Prior experience with human-subject research
- 2+ years of experience in health, medical, or research aspects of human spaceflight
- Experience with scientific grant writing and protocol design
- Experience with statistics and data visualization
- Experience with basic programming (Python, MATLAB)
- Strong presentation and technical writing skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Must be U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee (ITAR requirements)
Benefits For Space Medical Research Engineer
- Company stock options
- Long-term cash awards
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short & long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- 3 weeks paid vacation
- 10+ paid holidays per year
- 5 days sick leave per year
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