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Launch Operations Engineer (Starship)

SpaceX· Starship Launch and Test Ops Engineering
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Cape Canaveral, FLfull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Launch operations engineer responsible for the entire operational process of Starship launch events, including test requirements, launch planning, on-pad integration, on-console operation, data analysis, and serving as primary flight controller for launches.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as on-console flight controllers during launch events
  • Test integrated rocket hardware to determine suitability for flight
  • Provide on-console engineering support for technicians during daily test/launch stand operations
  • Write and review control logic/automation for test & launch systems
  • Perform real-time and post-op data review to evaluate the performance of launch/test article and stand systems (software, fluid, structural, thermal, electrical). This includes documenting operational results and recommending areas for upgrades and improvement
  • Find innovative ways to create, review, and optimize test & launch processes/procedures to increase launch system capability and rate
  • Identify and characterize system pitfalls and potential hazards; then work to resolve these by collaborating with design, production, and ground system engineers on improvements for flight hardware and processes
  • Serve as the final authority to ensure all operations are conducted in a safe manner
  • Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of hands-on build or design experience (internship, club, and competition team experience qualifies)

Skills

Required:Bachelor’s degree in engineering disciplineHands-on build or design experience
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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