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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. OPERATIONS ENGINEER (STARSHIELD) The operations engineering team supports Starshield through strategic planning, optimization of production processes, and alignment of resources to tasks. We are looking for engineers to lead cross-functional and multi-disciplinary teams that optimize and accurately track towards important national defense milestones in a fast-paced environment. We are seeking emerging leaders who can join teams and apply principles of operations engineering, operations research, industrial engineering, and data science to complex optimization and simulation problems. We are searching for qualified engineers who can conduct complex problem analysis, and steer strategic decisions. RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop tools to analyze delivery, capacity, production processes, supply chain, and operations to guide decisions Work as part of a team to develop and manage strategy to mitigate future launch risks and seize emerging opportunities to improve quality, output, safety, and cost Develop process flow models to analyze production system behavior and synchronize output with other elements of the Starshield program Identify operational challenges within the organization; determine root cause, and develop appropriate solutions Develop and track key performance measures, and identify decision points and actions to optimize production to meet demand Actively develop system and process improvements within and between functional areas Collaborate with cross-departmental partners in supply chain, engineering, and accounting groups to synchronize efforts Capture best practices of production systems, and manage organizational knowledge and lessons-learned Build models and equipment layouts to aid in strategic space planning for the Starshield program BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline 1+ years of experience in using Excel, SQL, or Python/R for analysis or modeling dynamic systems PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Proficiency with statistics, data analysis, cost/benefit analysis, and visualization Experience with CAD software, Power BI, and discrete event modeling tools Experience with inventory, production, and capacity planning (including MRP/ERP systems) Experience as an industrial, operations, process or manufacturing engineer in a developmental manufacturing environment Experience with lean, six sigma, and related production principles Experience or education in management science and engineering, operations engineering, operations research, or industrial engineering Experience as a contributor to multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams Ability to work in fast-paced, high stress environments Excellent written and communication skills ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones Must be able to travel - up to 10% work week travel may be required to other sites Must be able to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg This position is based in Redmond, WA and requires being onsite - remote work not considered COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Pay range: Operations Engineer/Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year Operations Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also