{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"dab6bbc177450b818e5d83a0","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/dab6bbc177450b818e5d83a0","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/dab6bbc177450b818e5d83a0","title":"Operations Engineer, Applied AI (Application Software)","description":"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, APPLIED AI (APPLICATION SOFTWARE)\nAs an Operations Engineer on SpaceX’s team, you will act as a key technical partner. You’ll help internal teams across different programs explore the capabilities of different platforms and design smart, effective strategies for incorporating large language models into their products and infrastructure. This hybrid role blends strong technical depth with strong interpersonal skills to empower different teams within the company to create powerful AI-powered solutions while prioritizing safety and responsible deployment.\nYou’ll collaborate closely with Sales, Product, and Engineering teams to support them from early exploration all the way through successful implementation. Using your engineering background, you will build practical testing approaches and create robust system designs that deliver meaningful results.\nRESPONSIBILITIES:\n\nWork alongside internal teams to uncover their needs and design technical approaches that closely align with their goals\nServe as the main technical point of contact, supporting end-to-end while coordinating with internal teams to ensure strong outcomes\nBuild prototypes and proof-of-concept applications that clearly illustrate effective ways to integrate with Spok/Grok\nAdvise on system-on-system architecture and support teams in developing advanced applications powered by LLMs – Large Language Models\nKeep current evolving LLM technologies, best practices, and the tools commonly used in fast-moving environments\n\nBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:\n\nBachelor’s degree in a STEM or engineering discipline\n1+ years of experience working in engineering or operations/process development\n\nPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:\n\nHands-on experience supporting cross- functional teams and a solid grasp of their fast-paced environment, limited resources, and specific pain points, specifically in engineering disciplines\nAbility to code along with a track record of developing production-level applications\nExperience with shipping real-world applications using large language models and related machine learning tools to lead cross-functional groups\nKnowledge of common LLM techniques including prompt design, evaluation methods, agent systems, and retrieval architecture\nPrevious experience working with AI product design, development, integration, and/or test\nDemonstrated ability to work under pressure and deliver expeditious results across multiple parallel priorities\nPrevious experience innovating process improvements, AI integrations, and AI system design in an enterprise setting\nPositive, \"can-do\" attitude, self-starter, and ability to work in a high-pace dynamic environment\n\nADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:\n\nMust be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed\nMust be willing to travel up to 25% of the time to visit different sites\nAbility to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg\nThis role requires you to be onsite. Remote and/or hybrid work will not be considered\n ITAR REQUIREMENTS:\n\nTo 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.  \n\nSpaceX 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.\nApplicants 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.","company":"SpaceX","rawCompany":"spacex","city":"McGregor","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-02T03:25:15.196Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"927110","title":"Space Research and Technology","slug":"space-research-and-technology"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"336414","title":"Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Operations Engineer, Applied AI (Application Software)","description":"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. 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