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Space Operations Training Engineer (Full Stack Software)

SpaceX is building the technologies to enable human life on Mars and is hiring a Space Operations Training Engineer to split time between full-stack software development and operator training. The role will develop training content, maintain simulation environments, and train and evaluate mission control operators to safely execute human and cargo Dragon missions.

Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or science discipline
  • 1+ years providing technical training for critical/realtime environments or equivalent operations experience
  • 1+ years programming experience in Python or JavaScript
  • Ability to develop and maintain simulation environments and tooling
  • Strong verbal and written technical communication

Responsibilities

  • Develop, train, and evaluate operations teams to safely conduct Dragon missions
  • Spend ~50% of time on full-stack development and ~50% on operator training and mission support
  • Design training content, plans, and instruction for mission control operators
  • Plan, schedule, and execute training events and simulations with SpaceX, NASA, and customers
  • Script, test, and deploy simulation software components and maintain simulation environment (servers, apps, automation)
  • Serve as an on-console mission control operator to support human and cargo missions
  • Challenge requirements and reshape training workflows to improve efficiency
  • Communicate technical concepts and develop subject-matter expertise across teams

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a science discipline (required)
  • Master’s degree in a technical discipline (preferred)

Benefits

  • Base salary within posted range plus potential discretionary bonuses
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives (stock, options, or cash awards) and employee stock purchase plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance
  • Paid parental leave, paid vacation (approx. 3 weeks) and 10+ paid holidays
  • Paid sick leave per company policy and various employee discounts/perks
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DATE POSTED
January 8, 2026
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