Starship Launch Ops Engineer — Flight Controller

SpaceX; Florida; Presencial; USD 110.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SpaceX in Florida is seeking an experienced Launch Operations Engineer (Starship) to lead on-pad and flight test activities. You will work with cross-functional teams to develop launch plans, operate the on-pad system, and analyze test data to drive improvements in performance and reliability.

The role requires a mechanical/aerospace background, hands-on build experience, strong problem-solving skills, and flexibility to work extended hours and travel to other launch sites as needed.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 1+ years hands-on build or design experience.

Responsabilidades

• 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 document results.
• Find innovative ways to create, review, and optimize test & launch processes to increase capability.
• Identify hazards and collaborate with design/production for improvements.
• Serve as the final authority to ensure safe operations.
• Perform other related duties to ensure efficient and effective work environment.

Conocimientos

Complex systems

Control systems

Python

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Technical writing

Educación

Engineering degree

Herramientas

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Python

CAD

Descripción del empleo

SpaceX in Florida is seeking an experienced Launch Operations Engineer (Starship) to lead on-pad and flight test activities. You will work with cross-functional teams to develop launch plans, operate the on-pad system, and analyze test data to drive improvements in performance and reliability.

The role requires a mechanical/aerospace background, hands-on build experience, strong problem-solving skills, and flexibility to work extended hours and travel to other launch sites as needed.