Falcon 9 Operations & Automation Engineer

SpaceX • Vandenberg Air Force Base, California • Posted June 19, 2026

Position Overview

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.

FALCON 9 OPERATIONS & AUTOMATION ENGINEER

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Process Falcon 9 flight vehicles in the pursuit of rapid and reliable rocket re-use, integration and launch

  • Develop and execute procedures for the checkout and integration of new and flight proven rockets and ground support equipment

  • Assist with and lead hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of new and flight-proven vehicle assemblies

  • Lead critical on-site operations while collaborating with engineering staff from other departments and SpaceX locations to resolve off-nominal test results and ensure flight readiness

  • Partner with, and provide direction to highly s...