Operations Engineer, Applied AI (Application Software)

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Starbase, TXBastrop, TXCape Canaveral, FLHawthorne, CAMcGregor, TXRedmond, WABrownsville, TXVandenberg, CA
Posted: 91 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Operations Engineer, Applied AI (Application Software)

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The Operations Engineer, Applied AI (Application Software) serves as a technical partner to internal teams across various programs to explore and incorporate large language models into products and infrastructure. This role involves designing technical approaches, 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 large language models, and support cross-functional teams through the full implementation lifecycle. Key requirements include a STEM degree, engineering experience, and the ability to code production-level applications. Necessary skills include prompt design, evaluation methods, agent systems, and retrieval architecture. The position focuses on solving the technical challenge of integrating machine learning tools into enterprise systems while ensuring safe and responsible deployment across diverse internal engineering disciplines.

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Large Language Models LLM Machine Learning Prompt Design Retrieval Architecture Agent Systems System Architecture AI Integration

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 lifecycles.
Advise on system-on-system architecture for developing advanced applications powered by LLMs.
Create practical testing approaches and robust system designs to deliver meaningful results for various programs.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving LLM technologies, best practices, and industry tools.
Support cross-functional teams in shipping real-world applications using machine learning tools.

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.
Ability to code and a track record of developing production-level applications (preferred).
Experience shipping real-world applications using large language models and related machine learning tools (preferred).

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