Starship Operations Engineer: Data-Driven, High-Impact

SpaceX

Town of Texas (WI)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an Operations Engineer to design, build, activate, and improve the fluid systems that fuel Starship. In a fast-paced environment, hardware you design can be made, installed, and tested the same day, from cryogenic to high‑pressure gas systems.

You will partner with shop and field fabrication teams, develop data tools, and work with cross-functional groups to optimize processes. A degree in engineering or physics and 1+ years in a related role are required; advanced data skills

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics.
1+ years in production, manufacturing, test, integration, or launch engineering.
1+ years using Excel, SQL, or Python for data analysis.

Responsibilities

Partner with shop and field teams to identify operational challenges and implement improvements.
Create and maintain software tools and dashboards (Excel, SQL, Python) to scale production.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners to synchronize engineering and production efforts.
Develop tools to track key performance metrics and support data-driven decision-making.
Maintain a feedback loop with launch engineering and fabrication teams to rapidly adjust processes.
Independently evaluate complex problems and provide practical solutions.
Hands-on approach to addressing issues with production or engineering teams.