Operations Manager • Mid-Level

Who you are

You have a high school diploma or equivalency certificate and at least 3 years of professional experience building, operating, or testing high-pressure systems. Your hands-on experience within a launch pad environment has equipped you with the skills necessary to troubleshoot and ensure the functionality of launch pad components. You are familiar with support systems including high-pressure gas, cryogenics, hydraulics, and electrical systems. Your computer literacy, particularly with the Microsoft suite and automation tools, allows you to effectively manage operations and improve processes.

What you'll do

As a Launch Operations Specialist at SpaceX, you will serve as the primary ground controller during launch pad preparations, ensuring that all fluid, mechanical, and electrical systems are ready for launch. You will assist in troubleshooting and conducting functional checkouts of launch pad components to determine their suitability for launch. Collaborating with engineers, you will work to improve processes, procedures, and automation to enhance the safety and reliability of launch pad operations. You will also be responsible for developing and maintaining high-quality training plans for all facets of launch operations, control systems, and automation. Ensuring that pad operations are on schedule, you will communicate any outstanding issues to the various teams supporting Launch Operations.

What we offer

At SpaceX, you will be part of a mission-driven team focused on enabling human life on Mars. You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact the future of space exploration. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse backgrounds and perspectives.