Launch Engineer, Control & Flight Operations (Falcon Launch Ops) is open at SpaceX in Vandenberg, CA. The posting gives a salary of $100K - $130K. Posted on Oct 28, 2026, and still on SpaceX’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
Work as an on-console shift operator for all launch operations and preparations for launch operations, including refurbishment of the pad systems in preps for launch Develop and maintain automation (via SpaceX Ground Software) that runs as the backbone of launch operations. This automation is constantly being updated to improve reliability, efficiency, and robustness of the operation Work with technicians in the…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on SpaceX’s careers page.
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