Applied AI Operations Engineer (LLM Apps) – Onsite

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Cape Canaveral, FL, seeks an Operations Engineer for Applied AI (Application Software). You will partner with Sales, Product, and Engineering to explore AI platforms, design practical testing, and create robust systems delivering meaningful AI-powered solutions while prioritizing safety and responsible deployment.

You will build prototypes and production-ready applications using large language models, advising on SOA and guiding teams across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM or engineering discipline.
• 1+ years of experience in engineering or operations/process development.
• Experience with large language models and AI integration is preferred.
• Ability to code and develop production-grade applications.
• Ability to work under pressure and across multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Design technical approaches aligned with internal goals.
• Serve as main technical contact, coordinating with teams to ensure strong outcomes.
• Build prototypes and proof-of-concept apps integrating with Spok/Grok.
• Advise on system architecture and support AI-powered applications.
• Stay current with evolving LLM tech and best practices.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM or engineering

Job description

SpaceX in Cape Canaveral, FL, seeks an Operations Engineer for Applied AI (Application Software). You will partner with Sales, Product, and Engineering to explore AI platforms, design practical testing, and create robust systems delivering meaningful AI-powered solutions while prioritizing safety and responsible deployment.

You will build prototypes and production-ready applications using large language models, advising on SOA and guiding teams across programs.