Join SpaceX as an Operations Engineer to enhance efficiency in rocket development and testing operations.
Posted by employer 1 week ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 week ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
What you'll build
- Develop and maintain tools to analyze delivery, capacity, and cost problems
- Define and develop department-level metrics
- Design and maintain data visualizations
- Support ad-hoc data analysis requests
- Lead process improvement initiatives
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
- 1+ years of experience in a production, manufacturing, operations, or supply chain role
- 1+ years of experience in using Excel, SQL, or Python for data analysis
Nice to have
- On the floor manufacturing, logistics, or warehouse experience
- Experience creating and maintaining SQL databases
- Experience with data visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, Grafana
- Exposure to enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
- Experience with process mapping and process improvement
Practical constraints
- Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
- Ability to lift lightweight supplies or materials (up to 25lbs unassisted)
- Must be willing to travel up to 10%
Requirements
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- No sponsorship (stated in posting)
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation.
Joblaze summary
The operations engineer at SpaceX plays a crucial role in the Process and Material Planning team, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency across various programs like Falcon and Starship. This position requires proficiency in SQL, Python, and data visualization tools such as Grafana and Power BI to analyze and improve supply chain and planning processes. Ideal candidates have a background in engineering with at least a year of experience in operations or manufacturing, and they thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments. The role emphasizes process improvement and cross-functional teamwork to support SpaceX's ambitious goals.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 7 days ago — first seen on Joblaze September 24, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page September 30, 2026.
- This exact title is also open at 1 other location at SpaceX: Bastrop, TX.
- Python appears in 17.1% of 2991 comparable mid other roles in United States; Grafana appears in 0.6% of 2991 comparable mid other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Operations Engineer role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in McGregor, TX.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 1 year of relevant experience for this Operations Engineer role.
- Where is the role based?
- SpaceX is hiring for this position in McGregor, TX.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Excel, Grafana, Power BI, Python, SQL.
- What seniority level is this role?
- SpaceX targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Operations Engineer role at SpaceX.
From the original posting
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
OPERATIONS ENGINEER
This operations engineer is a part of the Process and Material Planning team at the Rocket Development and Test facility, supporting Falcon, Dragon, Raptor, Starship, and Ground Support Equipment programs. This role applies engineering principles, data science skills, and on-the-floor experience to support a wide range of teams on site, from supply chain to fabrication, and from propellant systems to test equipment engineering. This engineer conducts analysis, builds tools, and designs the processes needed to enable efficient and agile operations across the site, with a focus on Supply Chain and Planning functions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and maintain tools to analyze delivery, capacity, and cost problems, informing decisions for planning, supply chain, test, and operations, using SQL, Python, and Excel
- Define and develop department-level metrics that quantify the health of our operation and influence change to positively impact reliability, cost, and agility
- Design and maintain data visualizations using Grafana and Power BI software tools
- Support ad-hoc data analysis requests from leadership to drive headcount, labor allocation, cost-saving, and project management decisions
- Lead process improvement initiatives to minimize waste, increase cost savings, improve safety, increase agility, and eliminate production hurdles
- Drive alignment with supply chain, test, launch, and fabrications teams at other SpaceX sites across the country to reduce duplicated work
- Flexibly support planners during times of increased part/process demand
- Facilitate knowledge transfer when new software functionality is rolled out or fabrication/production best practices are proven
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
- 1+ years of experience in a production, manufacturing, operations, or supply chain role
- 1+ years of experience in using Excel, SQL, or Python for data analysis or project scheduling
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- On the floor manufacturing, logistics, or warehouse experience
- Experience creating and maintaining SQL databases
- Experience with data visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, Grafana
- Exposure to enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
- Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment
- Experience with process mapping and process improvement
- Ability to identify and maintain priorities for tasks and projects
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, both independently and with a team
- Experience as a contributor to multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams
- Experience developing and maintaining agentic workflows
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed based on operational needs; flexibility required
- Ability to lift lightweight supplies or materials (up to 25lbs unassisted)
- Must be willing to travel up to 10%
- This position is based in McGregor, TX and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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