Space Operations Trainer & Full-Stack Engineer

SpaceX; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Long-term incentives

Medical, vision and dental

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

3 weeks paid vacation

10+ paid holidays per year

Sick leave policy

Job summary

Space Operations Training Engineer (Full Stack Software) at SpaceX will train operator teams for Dragon missions while contributing to full-stack software development. You will script simulations, maintain the training environment, and work with NASA and customers to optimize mission readiness and safety.

The role blends hands-on aircraft-like operations with software engineering, demanding clear communication and ability to adapt in a fast-moving spaceflight program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or science discipline.
• 1+ years of technical training experience in a critical environment or real-time operations.
• 1+ years of programming experience in Python or JavaScript.

Responsibilities

• Develop, train, and evaluate operations teams to safely conduct Dragon missions.
• Devote 50% of time to full stack development and 50% to operator training and supporting operations.
• Challenge requirements, develop tooling, and reshape training workflows to create efficient operator training processes.
• Create training content, develop training plans, and provide instruction to mission control operators.
• Plan, schedule, and execute training events and simulations with the company, NASA, and customer teams.
• Script, test, and deploy simulation software components to ensure a high-quality training experience.
• Develop and maintain the simulation environment (servers, applications, and automation).
• Become an on-console mission control operator to support human and cargo spaceflight missions.
• Develop subject matter expertise and clearly communicate technical concepts to a wide audience.
• Work closely with operations teams to innovate how humans interact with a diverse fleet of interplanetary spacecraft.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science

Job description

Space Operations Training Engineer (Full Stack Software) at SpaceX will train operator teams for Dragon missions while contributing to full-stack software development. You will script simulations, maintain the training environment, and work with NASA and customers to optimize mission readiness and safety.

The role blends hands-on aircraft-like operations with software engineering, demanding clear communication and ability to adapt in a fast-moving spaceflight program.