Lead Operations Engineer (Special Programs)

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Special Programs Operations Engineering team is looking for a Lead Operations Engineer to proactively steer stakeholders across the broader Starshield and Special Programs organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
2+ years of engineering experience in one or more of the following industries: Manufacturing/production operations, Supply chain management, Military or defense operations, Aerospace or government contracting
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance
Willingness to work in secure facilities (e.g., SCIFs) and handle classified information as required

Nice To Haves

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex information and draw actionable insights.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and concise research reports.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment in a fast-paced, high-tech environment.
Highly organized with a strong attention to detail.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
Active TS/SCI clearance, or ability to obtain one.
Highly collaborative with a great degree of emotional intelligence and maturity.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of operations engineers to proactively identify production, engineering, and supply chain deficiencies and operational challenges within the organization.
Determine root cause and develop appropriate solutions.
Partner with key stakeholders across SpaceX to solve security, quality, delivery, and cost related challenges, understand root-cause of failures, and implement automated solutions to prevent recurrence.
Provide updates to cross-functional groups and recommend strategic solutions for the broader business with a focus on scaling the growth of Starshield and Special Programs and rapid capability delivery.
Address top priorities of the Starshield and Special Programs Leadership team function by monitoring and actioning impactful requests as well as driving success on strategic projects supporting national security objectives.
Partner with software development resources to act as the product manager for secure software solutions tailored to special access programs, satellite production, AI use cases and engineering throughput.
Develop a team of world-class operations engineering professionals by conducting regular 1:1s and collaborating on personal development plans for each member.

Benefits

comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
access to a 401(k) retirement plan
short and long-term disability insurance
life insurance
paid parental leave
various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
paid sick leave
long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
potential discretionary bonuses
ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan