Production Operations Engineer (Starship)

Starbase, TXfull time

Remote

entry

H1B: no

SpaceX Production Operations Engineer at SpaceX Starship responsible for partnering with fabrication teams to identify and execute process improvements and develop software tools to scale production. Supports engineering design teams and optimizes production processes through data analysis.

Responsibilities

Partner with shop and field fabrication teams to identify operational challenges, key process constraints, and opportunities to reduce work scope or implement process improvements - this role includes full ownership of executing these improvements
Create and maintain software tools and dashboards (Excel, SQL, Python) to empower engineering design teams and scale production of Starship launch infrastructure
Collaborate with cross-functional partners in flight hardware logistics, supply chain, engineering, operations, production, and launch groups to synchronize efforts
Develop and maintain tools to track key performance metrics, perform statistical analysis, and support data-driven decision making to optimize engineering and production processes
Maintain a tight feedback loop with the launch engineering team and fabrication teams to rapidly alter processes and procedures
Independently evaluate complex problems and arrive at solutions to seemingly impractical problems that best support the program
Hands-on approach to tackling issues with production or engineering team

Qualification

1+ years of experience in a production1+ years of experience using Excel

Required

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or physics
1+ years of experience in a production, manufacturing, test, integration, or launch engineering role
1+ years of experience using Excel, SQL, or Python/R for data analysis or project scheduling

Preferred

3+ years of hands-on experience with complex and/or low-margin mechanical, structural, fluid, and electronic systems
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively
Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while maintaining a high sense of urgency in a high-paced, challenging work environment
Willingness to perform other related duties to ensure an efficient and effective work environment
Experience with quick thinking and problem-solving in stressful situations
Experience solving challenges posed by short deadlines
Creativity to imagine and design for reliability, efficiency, and maintainability from scratch
General hands-on experience with machining, welding, and other fabrication techniques is a plus

Company

SpaceX

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