Captain (Marine Operations)

Captain (Marine Operations)

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.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of safe operation, navigation, standards and crew management of SpaceX's fleet of vessels operating in the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean Sea
• Create and sustain an environment that integrates vessel crew and recovery specialists
• Lead all planning related to voyage planning of all vessels associated with mission ops, day-to-day offshore vessel operations, and the safety of all personnel onboard, primarily supporting recovery missions and other tasks as necessary
• Responsible for administrative reports and logbooks according to regulation and standards, and ensuring ship-wide compliance with appropriate programs and standards
• Adopt and adhere to SpaceX procedures for coordination, collaboration, and communication in relation to vessel management
• Manager of assigned Chief Mate & Chief Engineer, perform evaluations and ensure proper training requirements are met. Develop team to meet needs of SpaceX
• Responsible for managing crew and vessel. This role requires active engagement and communication at a modest level during off-hitch periods. SpaceX values extreme ownership paired with exceptional leadership skills

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• Master 1600T / 3000ITC Oceans and Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW)
• 3+ years of experience in an off-shore captain role
• Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)/license

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Master Unlimited Oceans, STCW
• Dynamic positioning unlimited certificate (DP2)
• Active/current US Coast Guard medical certificate/license
• Radar Unlimited, STCW II/2 no ARPA or ECDIS limitations
• 5+ years of experience in an off-shore captain role
• 3+ years of professional experience working in a role that deals with examinations or licensing-efforts with US Coast Guard (USCG) and/or American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) regulations
• Knowledge of vessel management systems, safety management systems, and regulatory programs such as OPA 90, MARPOL, ABS, etc.
• Willing to work outdoors and in maritime environments, and able to work flexible hours during mission support periods

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
• Position requires a Merchant Mariner credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with 46 CFR 16 and 49 CFR 40
• Must be willing to travel to other SpaceX locations as necessary; role may require travel
• 50-hour work week is typical, and may vary depending on site operational needs, flexibility is required
• Valid US Passport

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 reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.