SpaceX · 21 hours ago
Operations Engineer (Falcon)
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$95K/yr - $115K/yr
1+ years expSpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. As an Operations Engineer in the Falcon program, you will work in a highly interdisciplinary environment to drive complex trades and provide data-driven recommendations across various aspects of the program.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Define top-level goals of the Falcon program, identify challenges and threats to accomplishing those goals, and own data-driven characterization and resolution of those threats
Establish a deep understanding of Falcon operations through build/test/launch and the key health metrics for each of those areas
Conduct operations engineering at a strategic level by optimizing resources, schedules, and risk under uncertainty across the Falcon Program’s top-level metrics
Manage projects and execute to tight timelines while effectively communicating to and influencing stakeholders
Standardize and simplify burden of common interfaces to partner groups (supply chain, production, test launch, finance, sales, mission management) to reduce signal to noise ratio and recurring administrative burden
Seek out, prioritize, and execute improvement opportunities to ensure continuous business scalability and enable ambitious growth targets through process and system engineering
Capture best practices of business systems and manage / apply organizational knowledge and lessons-learned across supported teams
Drive standardization of labor analysis & forecasting (assumptions, methodology, tools) and assist teams in their headcount planning, efficiency roadmaps and demand forecasting
Partner with support function peers, managers, and executives to provide analytical value and support, particularly focusing on developing and exercising capabilities to tell stories with visualization of data
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
1+ years of experience in an operations, manufacturing, and/or consulting environment
Must be available to work long hours and weekends as needed
Willing to travel to various SpaceX sites (up to 10%)
Preferred
Proficiency in data analytics and automation; to include SQL, Power BI, Python/R, and Excel for analysis or modeling dynamic systems
Proficiency with statistics, data analysis, cost/benefit analysis, and visualization
Project management experience in high consequence/low margin engineering systems
Experience with CAD software, power BI, and discrete event modeling tools
Experience with inventory, production, and capacity planning (including MRP/ERP systems)
Experience as an industrial, operations, process or manufacturing engineer in a developmental environment
Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced, high stress environments
Unfazed by major, abrupt changes in strategic direction
Demonstrated ability in drafting executive communications
Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with a wide range of people with positive attitude
Strong communicator, curiosity driven and openness to receive and provide feedback
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
2025-12-12Secondary Market
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Leadership Team
Elon Musk
Founder, CEO & CTO
Bret Johnsen
CFO
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