Operations Engineer (Infrastructure)
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Job Location:
Hawthorne, NV - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 110000 - 130000
Posted on:
24-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 ofenabling human life on Mars.
OPERATIONS ENGINEER (CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE)
As a member of the infrastructure engineering team you will apply your knowledge experience and creativity to help design build and activate some of the worlds most technically advanced manufacturing facilities. The Construction and Infrastructure Engineering team builds the machine that makes the machine in this case the factory that builds the worlds most advanced rocket engine and components. Process flow machine moves project planning and detailed department level metrics and dashboards all fall under the scope of this role. If you like strategic planning juggling many different priorities improving processes and spending your time in a dynamic work environment then this team may be for you! This role will deport directly to the department head and serve as the resource org-wide.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop internal visual standards for internal work boards JIRA queuing PowerBI dashboards and department workflow
- Support department continuous improvement projects such as new process rollouts/standardization
- Integrate with all levels of the business to understand current workflows and identify systematic gaps
- Define and develop department-level metrics & associated dashboards that quantify the health of our operations and influence change
- Conduct in-depth analyses through SQL queries and other data analysis methods to dive into problems and identify trends for decision making following the rules of clear visual indicators and linear flow
- Create reports tools and standardized metrics for operational measurements and improvements
- Develop automation that mitigates business risk or creates efficiencies within the SpaceX factory
- Conduct department wide operations audits that streamline the repair and maintenance and construction engineering teams
- Maintenance program enhancement increase attention on poor-health hardware and descope unnecessary work
- Implement construction management or maintenance tools (software or hardware) to reduce wasted effort by engineers and techs
- Site services analysis to ensure smart spending on contracts such as custodial utilities waste etc. and roadmap to improve
- Build communication tools and reports targeted at factory workcell directors to improve communication and facilitate customer service
- Standardize material library and procurement process to reduce project lead times
- Drive alignment with maintenance and construction teams at other SpaceX sites across the country to reduce duplicated work
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline
- 2 years of experience in operations/process improvement (internship experience qualifies)
- Experience with Excel SQL or Python
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Previous experience working in a manufacturing supply chain or production environment
- Proficiency with statistics data analysis data visualization and cost benefit analysis
- Experience with CAD software ArcGIS Archibus Power BI and JIRA
- Familiarity with inventory production and capacity planning (including MRP/ERP systems)
- Experience with lean six sigma and other related production principles
- Experience or education in management science and engineering operations engineering operations research or industrial engineering
- Experience as a contributor to multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and communication skills
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed including occasional short-notice domestic travel
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Operations Engineer/Level I: $95000.00 - $115000.00/per year
Operations Engineer/Level II: $110000.00 - $130000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills education and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of company stock stock options or long-term cash awards as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical vision and dental coverage access to a 401(k) retirement plan short and long-term disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual carryover and use requirements of the law.
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 SpaceXs Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to.
Key Skills
- Jenkins
- Ruby
- Python
- Active Directory
- Cloud
- PowerShell
- Windows
- AWS
- Linux
- SAN
- Java
- Troubleshoot
- Backup
- Puppet
- hardware
About Company
SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets.
