Applied AI Operations Engineer

InvestedintheMission; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an Operations Engineer, Applied AI (Application Software) to partner with internal teams across programs and design strategic approaches for incorporating large language models into products and infrastructure. This hybrid role blends strong technical depth with collaboration to empower teams while prioritizing safety and responsible deployment.

You will build prototypes, advise on system architectures, and stay current with evolving LLM technologies to deliver AI-powered

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM or engineering discipline.
• 1+ years of experience working in engineering or operations/process development.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside internal teams to uncover their needs and design technical approaches that closely align with their goals.
• Serve as the main technical point of contact, supporting end-to-end while coordinating with internal teams to ensure strong outcomes
• Build prototypes and proof-of-concept applications that clearly illustrate effective ways to integrate with Spok/Grok
• Advise on system-on-system architecture and support teams in developing advanced applications powered by LLMs - Large Language Models
• Keep current evolving LLM technologies, best practices, and the tools commonly used in fast-moving environments

Skills

Cross-functional teams

Production-level applications

LLM tooling

Prompt design

AI product design

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an Operations Engineer, Applied AI (Application Software) to partner with internal teams across programs and design strategic approaches for incorporating large language models into products and infrastructure. This hybrid role blends strong technical depth with collaboration to empower teams while prioritizing safety and responsible deployment.

You will build prototypes, advise on system architectures, and stay current with evolving LLM technologies to deliver AI-powered