SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

Operations Engineer

Production Planning & SchedulingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMcGregor, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline is required.
At least 1 year of experience in a production, manufacturing, operations, or supply chain role is required.
At least 1 year of experience using Excel, SQL, or Python for data analysis or project scheduling is required.
The position requires willingness to work extended hours or weekends as operational needs require.
The position requires the ability to lift lightweight supplies or materials up to 25 pounds unassisted.
The position requires willingness to travel up to 10%.
The position is onsite in McGregor, Texas; remote work is not considered.
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations under export regulations.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain tools using SQL, Python, and Excel to analyze delivery, capacity, and cost problems and inform planning, supply chain, test, and operations decisions.
Define and develop department-level metrics that quantify operational health and influence improvements in reliability, cost, and agility.
Design and maintain data visualizations using Grafana and Power BI.
Support ad hoc data analysis requests from leadership to inform headcount, labor allocation, cost-saving, and project management decisions.
Lead process improvement initiatives to minimize waste, increase cost savings, improve safety and agility, and eliminate production hurdles.
Align with supply chain, test, launch, and fabrication teams at other SpaceX sites to reduce duplicated work.
Support planners flexibly during periods of increased part or process demand.
Facilitate knowledge transfer when software functionality is rolled out or fabrication and production best practices are established.

Desired Qualifications

On-the-floor manufacturing, logistics, or warehouse experience.
Experience creating and maintaining SQL databases.
Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or 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 independently and with a team.
Experience contributing to multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams.
Experience developing and maintaining agentic workflows.

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:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected].

About the Company

SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

SpaceX builds and launches reusable rockets and spacecraft for NASA, the military, and companies, and it runs Starlink, a satellite internet service for homes and businesses. In 2020, its Dragon capsule became the first privately built spacecraft to carry astronauts to the International Space Station. Its Falcon 9 rocket lands its first stage so the booster can fly again, which cuts launch costs, while Starlink beams internet from low-orbit satellites to small dishes for a monthly fee. SpaceX also owns xAI, maker of the Grok chatbot and owner of the social network X, and is building Starship, a fully reusable rocket meant to carry people to the Moon and Mars. Elon Musk founded SpaceX in 2002, and it is based in Starbase, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Starbase, Texas
Founded: 2002

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