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Steampunk Engineers Wanted for Mars Expedition
Have spunk, will travel
We are looking for the brightest, most intelligent, creative, and best-dressed steampunk engineers to join our team.
Steam is an abundant renewable resource uniquely suited for space travel, and steampunk engineers, due to their spunk, resolve and pariah status, are uniquely suited to emigrate from Earth.
Applicants must have experience creating weaponry out of everyday items, experience with all types of protective eyewear, and a willingness to relocate to Mars.
Any experience with innovative steam engine design is a plus.
Please fill out the following questionnaire and send it by carrier pigeon along with your application and resume.
What robotic appendages do you have, and how can they be best used to increase the productivity of our team?
Detail any experience working with zeppelins, airships, submarines, locomotives, robotic elephants, or other large steam-powered machinery.
What weapons have you designed, and what is your “go-to” weapon of choice?
What timepiece do you use and why?
Do you prefer gears, sprockets, or cogs, and why?
If you were to lose an eye, what would you replace it with?
When trouble-shooting a robotic spider, would you first check the vacuum tube, the compression valve, the hydraulic lines, or other, and why?
If you were to come across a Mars rover, how would you repurpose the parts for maximum effect?
Mars is a hostile environment. What protective gear would you bring, and why?
What is your greatest asset?
What is your greatest weakness, and what have you designed to overcompensate for it?
If you have questions on the mission or requirements, feel free to contact me directly @elonmusk.
