Operations Engineer, Spaceport Facilities

spacex· Facilities - Starbase
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📍 Starbase, TX

About this role

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, SPACEPORT FACILITIES

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Proactively identify operational challenges/inefficiencies within the Starbase Facilities organization, determine root cause, and develop appropriate solutions
  • Partner with key stakeholders across SpaceX to solve facilities related challenges
  • Provide updates to cross-functional groups and recommend strategic solutions for the broader business
  • Address top priorities of the Spaceport Operations function by monitoring and actioning impactful requests and by driving success on strategic projects
  • Partner with software development resources
  • Overseeing contract services across the site
  • Review/manage/execute large contracts

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline 
  • 2+ years of experience working in engineering, operations, manufacturing or facilities management

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience driving cross-functional product/tool/process improvement efforts
  • Experience in an operations engineering and/or process development role internal to SpaceX
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work in fast-paced, high-stress environments
  • Master’s degree in an engineering discipline
  • Experience leading cross-functional groups
  • Experience with Lean principles and structured problem-solving/project-management methodologies
  • Experience building reporting tools using SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau, or similar
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate with and influence stakeholders in higher-level leadership

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed

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 EEOCompliance@spacex.com. 

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is the Operations Engineer, Spaceport Facilities position at spacex located?
This Operations Engineer, Spaceport Facilities role at spacex is based in Starbase, TX. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Operations Engineer, Spaceport Facilities at spacex belong to?
This Operations Engineer, Spaceport Facilities position is part of the Facilities - Starbase department at spacex. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Operations Engineer, Spaceport Facilities job at spacex posted?
This Operations Engineer, Spaceport Facilities position at spacex was posted on Mar 5, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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