Joblaze summary

In the role of Operations Engineer for the Starlink Satellite team, the individual will focus on enhancing materials management and supply chain processes to support the production of advanced satellite technology. Key skills include experience in manufacturing, logistics, and data analysis, with proficiency in tools like CAD and SQL being advantageous. This position is ideal for someone with a background in engineering or supply chain, looking to contribute to a pioneering project in satellite communications. The team operates in a fast-paced environment, emphasizing continuous improvement and collaboration across various departments.

Joblaze insights

Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 1, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page October 29, 2026.
This exact title is also open at 1 other location at SpaceX: McGregor, TX.
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Quick facts

Is the Operations Engineer role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in Bastrop, 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 Bastrop, TX.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: CAD, Excel, Grafana, Lean, Minitab, Power BI.
Does SpaceX sponsor work visas for this role?: Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
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 (STARLINK)

Starlink is the world's first and largest satellite constellation using a low Earth orbit to deliver broadband internet capable of supporting streaming, online gaming, video calls and more. Leveraging advanced satellites and user hardware coupled with our deep experience with both spacecraft and on-orbit operations, Starlink delivers high-speed, low-latency internet to users all over the world. As an Operations Engineer on the Starlink Satellite team, you will drive improvement projects for our Materials Management and Satellite Supply Chain organization to ensure that safety, reliability, and process capability goals are achieved, maintained, and improved. You will be a vital part of the relationship between our development, supply chain, and production teams. You will drive the design and development of new and existing processes and infrastructure to enable SpaceX to continue building and improving the world's most advanced satellite constellation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Identify, plan, and execute capital equipment, machine, building/infrastructure, and layout upgrades specifically related to materials management to meet production and site demand
Manage material flow projects, and execute to tight timelines while effectively communicating with and influencing stakeholders
Drive improvements to increase inventory, on-time delivery, reliability, and reduce waste
Anticipate and identify challenges within the satellite material flow and logistics value stream, determine root-cause failures, and develop appropriate solutions
Develop, standardize, and continuously improve key process indicators and other operations metrics
Pull and transform data to understand and communicate current activities, and build a business case for improvement efforts
Anticipate and identify challenges within the material flow and logistics value stream, determine root-cause failures, and develop appropriate solutions
Train inventory and receiving specialists, logistics team members, and leaders on best-in-class operations practices by driving process improvement workshops, providing training and information briefs on key topics, and demonstrating solutions

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline
1+ years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, and/or inventory management (including school projects, clubs, or internships)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Master's degree in engineering or supply chain
1+ year of experience with SQL, business intelligence tools (e.g. Power BI, Grafana), analysis tools (Python/R, Minitab, Excel, etc.), CAD software, or discrete event modeling tools
Experience as an industrial, operations, quality, process, or manufacturing engineer in a manufacturing environment
Proficiency with statistics, data analysis, cost/benefit analysis, and visualization
Experience with inventory, production, and capacity planning (including MRP/ERP systems)
Proficient in identifying system enhancement opportunities, understanding end-user requirements, and the ability to translate requirement needs into design requirements
Experience with Lean, six sigma, and related production principles
Experience with data analytics
Strong communication skills and the ability to make presentations to engineering teams, internal customers, and leadership

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed
This position is based in Bastrop, TX and requires being onsite

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

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Operations Engineer

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