Operations Engineer, Applied AI (Application Software)

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cape Canaveral, FL
Posted: 46 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 31 roles within 25 mi

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

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Operations Engineer, Applied AI (Application Software) serves as a key technical partner within the organization, collaborating with Sales, Product, and Engineering teams to integrate large language models into products and infrastructure. The role involves identifying internal needs, designing technical approaches, building prototypes, and creating proof-of-concept applications specifically for integration with Spok/Grok. You will advise on system-on-system architecture while ensuring responsible deployment of AI solutions. Key responsibilities include developing practical testing methods and maintaining knowledge of evolving LLM techniques such as prompt design, evaluation methods, agent systems, and retrieval architecture. Candidates should possess a STEM degree and experience in engineering or process development. Required skills include the ability to code production-level applications and expertise in machine learning tools to solve complex integration challenges within an enterprise setting for advanced AI-powered systems.

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

What you'll do

Identify internal team needs to design technical approaches that align with specific project goals.
Serve as the primary technical point of contact for end-to-end project coordination and execution.
Build prototypes and proof-of-concept applications to demonstrate effective integration with Spok/Grok models.
Advise on system-on-system architecture and support teams in developing advanced LLM-powered applications.
Develop practical testing approaches and robust system designs to deliver measurable results.
Monitor and integrate evolving LLM technologies, best practices, and tools into production environments.
Implement AI techniques including prompt design, evaluation methods, agent systems, and retrieval architecture.

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 code and a track record of developing production-level applications.
Experience shipping real-world applications using large language models and machine learning tools.
Knowledge of LLM techniques including prompt design, evaluation methods, agent systems, and retrieval architecture.
Experience in AI product design, development, integration, or testing.
Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg.
Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for required export control authorizations.

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