Sound Mixer/Sound Designer II

Space Exploration Technologies • Hawthorne, CA

72d • $90,000 - $115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Sound Mixer / Sound Designer at SpaceX, you will play a vital role in enhancing the audio quality of our video content to immerse audiences in the excitement of development of the world's most advanced rockets and spacecraft. With a focus on technical precision and creative audio craftsmanship, you will contribute to delivering polished soundscapes that complement our visual storytelling. This is a multifaceted role where you will handle post-production audio tasks and on-site recording to capture authentic field audio during missions, interviews and operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 5+ years of experience in sound mixing, sound design, and/or audio post-production.
• Experience working for global clients and brands.
• Please provide examples of prior work with your application.
• Must be willing to work some weekends to support launch operations and critical project timelines.
• Willingness to travel to remote launch sites or production locations as needed.
• This role is 100% onsite at our Hawthorne, CA office and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work.

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of demonstrated expertise as a sound mixer or designer, showcasing a portfolio that reflects excellence in dialogue mixing and creative soundscapes.
• Proficiency in industry-standard audio software (e.g., Pro Tools, Fairlight) and hardware for mixing, editing, and field recording.
• Knowledge of Ableton, Apple Logic, or other music editing software is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail in audio sweetening and design, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in fast-paced production environments.
• Experience in occasional on-set and field recording, including boom operation and location audio capture under varying conditions.
• Stay abreast of industry trends in audio technology and best practices to innovate and improve the sonic quality of SpaceX's video content.

Responsibilities

• Perform sound sweetening and dialogue audio mixing for recurring series and ongoing video projects, ensuring clarity, balance, and emotional impact in post-production.
• Design immersive sound elements, including effects, ambiance, and foley to elevate the narrative of SpaceX's missions and hardware developments.
• Collaborate on audio post-production for major space missions and promotional content, integrating sound to enhance visual storytelling and technical excellence.
• Occasionally conduct sound recording in the field and on set, capturing high-quality audio during launches, testing phases, and internal events to support comprehensive content creation.
• Maintain and organize audio equipment, ensuring optimal performance for both on-site and studio environments to meet production deadlines.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including editors, cinematographers, communications members, and engineers, to align audio with the overall creative vision and elevate content quality.

Benefits

• 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.
• Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees