Global Operations Engineering Lead

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); Presencial; USD 180.000 - 260.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

SpaceX is seeking a Lead Operations Engineer, Global (Starlink) to set strategic priorities and build a high‑performing team across design, engineering, software, sales, logistics and customer service. You will translate data into strategic actions, own end‑to‑end projects, and drive continuous improvement on aggressive timelines.

The role requires 5+ years in relevant fields, excellence in lean/six sigma, and the ability to travel up to 50% across sites. Extended hours may be required.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations or STEM field.
• 5+ years in operations, process improvement, manufacturing, or consulting.
• Preferred: advanced degree and experience building high‑performing teams.

Responsabilidades

• Set strategic priorities, quarterly roadmaps, and aggressive timelines for high‑impact operational initiatives.
• Build, hire, and coach a high‑performing team of operations engineers.
• Own root-cause analysis and implement scalable, cross‑functional solutions.
• Lead process improvements using first‑principles thinking and lean methods.
• Design data frameworks and decision systems translating operational data into insights.
• Drive cross‑functional alignment with senior leadership across multiple functions.
• Own complex, high‑visibility projects end‑to‑end and deliver results on tight timelines.
• Establish knowledge management and documentation standards for scale.
• Foster a culture of extreme ownership and continuous improvement.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Data analysis

Formação

Bachelor's degree in engineering/ STEM

Advanced degree (preferred)

Ferramentas

Python

SQL

R

JavaScript

Descrição da vaga

SpaceX is seeking a Lead Operations Engineer, Global (Starlink) to set strategic priorities and build a high‑performing team across design, engineering, software, sales, logistics and customer service. You will translate data into strategic actions, own end‑to‑end projects, and drive continuous improvement on aggressive timelines.

The role requires 5+ years in relevant fields, excellence in lean/six sigma, and the ability to travel up to 50% across sites. Extended hours may be required.