Starship Launch Operations Engineer & Flight Controller

Starlink; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is hiring a Launch Operations Engineer (Starship) at its Starbase, TX facility. You will act as on-console flight controller, executing launch plans, testing hardware, and supporting technicians during daily operations.

The role emphasizes safety, data-driven improvements, and collaboration with design and production teams. Qualifications include a engineering degree and hands-on build/design experience, plus strong skills in data analysis, control systems, and high-risk procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, aerospace, or related engineering discipline
• 1+ years hands-on build/design experience (internships/teams count)
• Experience with complex mechanical/structural/fluid/electronic systems is preferred

Responsibilities

• On-console flight controller during launch events
• Test integrated rocket hardware for flight suitability
• Provide on-console engineering support during daily test/launch operations
• Write and review control logic and automation for test/launch systems
• Perform real-time and post-op data reviews to evaluate performance and inform improvements
• Identify and optimize test/launch processes to increase capability and rate
• Collaborate with design, production, and ground system engineers on improvements
• Ensure operations are conducted safely as final authority
• Perform other duties to ensure efficient operations

Skills

Complex systems

Ambiguity handling

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Root cause analysis

High-risk procedures

Instrumentation/control

Data analysis tools

Education

Bachelors in engineering

Tools

Python

R

MATLAB

NI LabVIEW

Job description

SpaceX is hiring a Launch Operations Engineer (Starship) at its Starbase, TX facility. You will act as on-console flight controller, executing launch plans, testing hardware, and supporting technicians during daily operations.

The role emphasizes safety, data-driven improvements, and collaboration with design and production teams. Qualifications include a engineering degree and hands-on build/design experience, plus strong skills in data analysis, control systems, and high-risk procedures.