SpaceX
Operations Engineer, Applied AI (Application Software)
About this role
SpaceX seeks an Operations Engineer for Applied AI to serve as a technical bridge between internal teams and AI/LLM capabilities. You'll design integration strategies, build prototypes, and guide cross-functional teams in deploying large language models across SpaceX's programs.
What you'll do
- Partner with internal teams to understand needs and design aligned technical solutions
- Serve as primary technical contact supporting end-to-end implementation and cross-team coordination
- Build prototypes and proof-of-concept applications demonstrating LLM integration with Spok/Grok
- Advise on system architecture and support teams developing LLM-powered applications
- Stay current on emerging LLM technologies, best practices, and tools
- Lead initiatives to improve processes through AI system design and integration
What they're looking for
- Large Language Model (LLM) technologies and prompt engineering
- Production-level software development and coding
- LLM techniques: prompt design, evaluation, agent systems, retrieval architecture
- System architecture and design for AI applications
- Cross-functional team collaboration and communication
- Machine learning tools and frameworks
- AI product design, development, and integration
- Enterprise process improvement and innovation
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SpaceX
SpaceX develops advanced spacecraft and satellite systems, including the Starshield government satellite constellation and Starfall re-entry cargo capsule for global delivery. The company is hiring engineers in avionics integration, software test automation, mechanical design, and hardware reliability to validate flight-critical systems and ensure mission success.
- Website
- spacex.com
Likely interview questions
- Describe a production LLM application you've shipped and your role in its development from concept to deployment.
- How would you approach understanding the needs of an engineering team unfamiliar with LLMs and design a phased integration strategy?