Principal Operations Engineer (Application Software)
Core
Principal Operations Engineer leading strategy, planning, and execution for SpaceX's Application Software team to scale rocket and satellite operations.
Role type
Principal, strategy & mentorship
Builds
Application Software platform for rocket/satellite design, build, launch, and operations
Domain
Aerospace / Software Operations
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Operations strategy, AOP planning, M&A integration, site activation, compute capacity planning, software/hardware build, cross-functional leadership, quantitative analysis
Preferred skills
Master's in operations/engineering, budget ownership, new site setup, ambiguous problem solving, direct software/hardware contribution, executive influence
Technologies
SQL, Excel, Python, AI
Responsibilities
Run ASW operating cadence, own AOP planning, execute M&A integrations, manage site activation, forecast compute capacity, redesign intake processes, solve nebulous multi-org problems, contribute to software/hardware builds, lead small team
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship
