Operations Engineer, Applied AI (Application Software)

SpaceX

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Bastrop, TXCape Canaveral, FLHawthorne, CAMcGregor, TXRedmond, WABrownsville, TXVandenberg, CA
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TL;DR · Operations Engineer, Applied AI (Application Software)

The Operations Engineer, Applied AI (Application Software) serves as a technical partner to internal teams across various programs to explore and integrate large language models into products and infrastructure. This role involves designing smart strategies, building prototypes, and creating proof-of-concept applications that illustrate effective integration with Spok/Grok. The engineer will advise on system-on-system architecture, develop advanced applications powered by LLMs, and establish practical testing approaches. Key responsibilities include coordinating with Sales, Product, and Engineering teams to support end-to-end implementation while prioritizing safety and responsible deployment. Required skills include coding for production-level applications, prompt design, evaluation methods, agent systems, and retrieval architecture. The role focuses on solving the technical challenge of integrating machine learning tools into enterprise systems within a fast-paced engineering environment.

What you'll do

  • Design technical approaches and strategies to integrate large language models into internal products and infrastructure.
  • Build prototypes and proof-of-concept applications to demonstrate effective integration with Spok/Grok.
  • Serve as the primary technical point of contact to support internal teams through end-to-end project implementation.
  • Advise on system-on-system architecture for developing advanced applications powered by LLMs.
  • Develop practical testing approaches and robust system designs to deliver measurable results.
  • Stay current on evolving LLM technologies, best practices, and tools used in fast-moving environments.
  • Coordinate with Sales, Product, and Engineering teams to align AI solutions with specific organizational goals.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM or engineering discipline.
  • 1+ years of experience working in engineering or operations/process development.
  • Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible for Department of State authorization.
  • Ability to work onsite and travel up to 25% of the time.
  • Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
  • Hands-on experience supporting cross-functional engineering teams in fast-paced environments (preferred).
  • Ability to code and a track record of developing production-level applications (preferred).

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