Starship Launch Operations Engineer — On-Console Flight Controller

SpaceX; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Launch Operations Engineer (Starship) at the Starbase, TX facility. You will act as on-console flight controller during launch events, test hardware for flight suitability, and support technicians during daily test and launch operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's in an engineering discipline and hands-on build/design experience. You will work in a high-paced environment with opportunities to influence flight hardware and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other engineering discipline.
• 1+ years of hands-on build or design experience (internship, club, and competition team experience qualifies).

Responsibilities

• Serve as on-console flight controllers during launch events
• Test integrated rocket hardware to determine suitability for flight
• Provide on-console engineering support for technicians during daily test/launch stand operations
• Write and review control logic/automation for test & launch systems
• Perform real-time and post-op data review to evaluate performance and inform design/production processes
• Find innovative ways to create, review, and optimize test & launch processes to increase capability and rate
• Identify and characterize system hazards; collaborate with design, production, and ground system engineers on improvements for flight hardware and processes
• Serve as the final authority to ensure all operations are conducted safely
• Perform other related duties to ensure an efficient and effective work environment

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Autonomy

Problem solving

Python

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/chemical/aerospace engineering or related field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Launch Operations Engineer (Starship) at the Starbase, TX facility. You will act as on-console flight controller during launch events, test hardware for flight suitability, and support technicians during daily test and launch operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's in an engineering discipline and hands-on build/design experience. You will work in a high-paced environment with opportunities to influence flight hardware and procedures.