CareerPlan

Space Operations Engineer (Ground Operator Training)

Hawthorne, CAFull-time$95k2026-10-14 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorshipCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Develop, train, and evaluate operations teams to safely conduct Dragon and Starship missions; become an on-console mission control operator.

Role type

Senior IC space operations training engineer (ground operator)

Builds

Training content, simulation software components, and simulation environments for spacecraft operators

Domain

Aerospace / Spaceflight operations

Required skills

Python programming, JavaScript programming, technical training design, simulation software development, mission control operations, systems engineering, automation scripting, server management

Preferred skills

Spacecraft/aircraft engineering experience, professional software development experience, Master's degree in technical discipline

Technologies

Python, JavaScript, simulation software, servers, automation tools

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain simulation environment (servers, applications, and automation); Script, test, and deploy simulation software components; Create training content and develop training plans; Plan, schedule, and execute training events and simulations; Become an on-console mission control operator to support human and cargo spaceflight missions; Challenge requirements and reshape training workflows

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC