SpaceX · 1 day ago
Operations Engineer (Space Planning)
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$95K/yr - $130K/yr
1+ years expSpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for space exploration and enabling human life on Mars. The Operations Engineer (Space Planning) will support business operations through strategic planning and optimization of processes, while managing multiple projects to maintain accurate space allocations on the Hawthorne campus.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conduct operations engineering at a strategic level by optimizing resources, schedules, and risk under uncertainty
Manage multiple concurrent projects and execute to tight timelines while effectively communicating to and influencing stakeholders
Maintain accurate information and coordinate space planning decisions within and between campuses using a BIM or mapping software such as ArcGIS, Revit or similar
Engage leadership and Operations Engineering teams across groups to understand requirements, synchronize efforts and provide input into space strategy and utilization across the Hawthorne campus
Own and operate a plan of record for changes and trades across campus, including rationale, owners, and timeline of events
Create and operationalize widespread usage of standard templates to facilitate space requests, increasing consistency and quality of rationale for requests
Identify operational challenges within the organization, lead problem formulation, determine root cause, and implement creative and effective solutions
Communicate effectively with different levels of the organization, including everything from layout reviews with engineers to presentations with upper leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering, architecture, or engineering discipline
1+ years of operations/process improvement experience (internships may qualify)
Experience with Excel, SQL, Power BI, or Python/R
Experience with CAD software
Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
Must be willing to travel, including occasional short-notice domestic travel to other SpaceX locations
This role is located in Hawthorne, CA and requires you to be onsite. Hybrid or remote work will not be considered
Preferred
Previous experience working in a manufacturing, supply chain, or production environment
Proficiency with statistics, data analysis, data visualization, and cost benefit analysis
Experience with CAD software, ArcGIS, Archibus, Power BI, and JIRA
Familiarity with inventory, production, and capacity planning (including MRP/ERP systems)
Experience with lean, six sigma, and other related production principles
Experience or education in management science and engineering, operations engineering, operations research, or industrial engineering
Experience as a contributor to multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and communication skills
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
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy
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
2025-09-10Secondary Market
2025-08-13Secondary Market· $10M
Leadership Team
Bret Johnsen
CFO
Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
Recent News
2026-01-07
Crunchbase News
2026-01-07
2026-01-06
Company data provided by crunchbase