Wish you could work on the space program, but can't get into NASA? You might consider applying to Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX for short). They seem to be taking over where NASA left off.
Forget the Space Shuttle, the private space company's long planned Falcon Heavy vehicle will be ready for liftoff at the end of 2012.
The Falcon has been called the most powerful rocket in the world. It's designed to take astronauts to the International Space Station, deliver space vehicles and astronauts to the moon, and possibly even cruise to Mars and back.
The huge rocket was designed to catapult a payload exceeding 100,000 pounds into orbit—maybe even as much as 120,000 pounds—or more than a Boeing 737 fully loaded with passengers, fuel, and even luggage. The Falcon Heavy is basically a standard Falcon 9 rocket with two additional Falcon 9 first-stage rockets hung on as liquid boosters. The upgraded Merlin engines generate 3.8 million pounds of thrust at liftoff, which is the power of 15 Boeing 747s.
The massive rocket with its 27-engine booster will be the company's first attempt at a "heavy lift" launch. If successful, it will usher in key milestone in the growing commercial space flight.
SpaceX is looking for enterprising engineers and production technicians to make access to space (earth orbit and beyond) regular, cost-effective and reliable. At SpaceX, you'll learn, build real working systems, and assume significant leadership roles. While launch vehicle and spacecraft experience is desirable, it is not required.
The company has openings for mechanical, electrical, software and aerospace engineers with practical hands-on problem solving skills. They offer a highly competitive salary, stock ownership, a fun work environment and the chance to make a real difference in human and robotic space exploration.
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