Sr. Space Operations Engineer

SpaceX(1 month ago)

Washington, DCOnsiteFull TimeSenior$125,000 - $175,000Space Operations Engineering

About this role

A Senior Space Operations Engineer at SpaceX is a multidisciplinary member of the mission management, spacecraft operations, and training teams who supports customers from early proposals through test, launch, and on-orbit operations. The role drives development of spacecraft ground systems, operator training curricula, and simulation tools while collaborating across engineering, software, payload integration, and launch operations to ensure safe and reliable missions. The position also communicates technical approaches to customers and executives and leads process and system improvements to scale operations.

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Required Skills

Mission Management
Spacecraft Operations
Customer Interface
Mission Design
Prototype Development
Testing
Ground Systems
Human Factors
UI/UX
Training Development

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Physics
Master's Degree in Engineering or Physics (Preferred)
Top Secret Security Clearance
ITAR Eligibility

About SpaceX

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SpaceX is an aerospace manufacturer and launch services company that designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. Founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology and ultimately enable human life on other planets, it developed the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, the Dragon crew/cargo spacecraft, and the next‑generation Starship — with a strong emphasis on reusable boosters. SpaceX provides commercial and government launch services (including crewed ISS missions, satellite deployments and rideshares) and operates the Starlink broadband constellation. The company is known for rapid iterative development and cost‑reduction through reuse to expand access to space.