Space Operations Training Engineer — Full-Stack & Mission Control

Spacex; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term incentives/stock options

Medical, vision, dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Space Operations Training Engineer (Full Stack Software) to develop simulation and training tools while preparing spacecraft operators for Dragon missions. You will split your time 50/50 between building full stack software and delivering hands-on training to mission control teams.

You will create training content, plan events, and script simulation components, working with SpaceX, NASA, and customer teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or science discipline.
• 1+ years of experience providing technical training in critical environments or real-time operations experience.
• Master's degree in a technical discipline is preferred.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and strong communication.

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.
• Create training content and plans; provide instruction to mission control operators.
• Plan, schedule, and execute training events and simulations with SpaceX, NASA, and customer teams.
• Script, test, and deploy simulation software components for high‑quality training.

Skills

Full stack software

Training delivery

Technical communication

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science

Master's degree in technical discipline

Tools

Software development

Job description

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Space Operations Training Engineer (Full Stack Software) to develop simulation and training tools while preparing spacecraft operators for Dragon missions. You will split your time 50/50 between building full stack software and delivering hands-on training to mission control teams.

You will create training content, plan events, and script simulation components, working with SpaceX, NASA, and customer teams.