Senior Operations Engineer, Ground Segment

2 days ago

Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time
Join SpaceX as a Senior Operations Engineer, Ground Segment

At SpaceX, we're pushing the boundaries of space technology and exploration. As a Senior Operations Engineer, Ground Segment, you'll play a critical role in facilitating spacecraft downlink and uplink for our diverse spacecraft vehicle fleet. You'll design, deploy, operate, and maintain our worldwide network of communications antennas, optical tracking systems, launch pad RF infrastructure, and Starlink telemetry, tracking, and control antennas.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform real-time ground segment operations according to timeline, procedures, and flight rules.
  • Ground Segment vehicle owner for Dragon operations and all related anomaly resolution, procedure, and automation updates.
  • Support Falcon and Dragon operations as a member of the flight control team.
  • Interface with external partners (private and government) to schedule/test/operate ground-to-space and ground-to-ground communication systems.
  • Own procedures, process improvements, configuration files, and scripting necessary for mission success.
  • Drive and support automation improvements for flawless execution of simultaneous missions and an increasing manifest with a small team of operators.
  • Work closely with hardware and software teams to ensure operational cadence and ease of use requirements are considered in their design.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, IT/network operations/security, or science discipline.
  • 5+ years of operations experience with spacecraft, ground stations, IT/networks, or other communication systems.
  • 5+ years of project or industry experience with RF, controls, spacecraft, IT/networks, and/or communications systems.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
  • Experience working with and organizing technical data with strong attention to detail.
  • LEO, MEO, and/or lunar orbit ground station operations and engineering experience.
  • Manipulation and use of tracking and orbit determination files, formats, and tools.
  • Experience working on technical teams in a rapidly changing, highly demanding environment.
  • Experience developing link budgets and other engineering calculations related to system specification and design.
  • Experience building tools and evaluating data in Python.
  • Familiarity with Linux-based operating systems.
  • Experience with automating complex systems.
  • Solid fundamental knowledge of networks, electronics, math, engineering, and physics.
  • Creative approach to problem-solving, engineering, and design with exceptional analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively.
  • Experience working with government organizations (USAF, NASA, FAA, FCC, NTIA, etc.).
Additional Requirements:
  • Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg.
  • Must be willing to travel as required to domestic and international ground station sites.
  • Must be willing to support extended hours and weekends when necessary to support launch and critical project timelines.

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