Operations Analyst
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 22, 2026.
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
OPERATIONS ANALYST
As an Operations Analyst on our Corporate Operations Engineering team, you will work with cross-functional teams including Launch, Production, Recruiting, Security, Finance, HR, and Environmental Health & Safety to provide analytical support for business initiatives. This includes understanding business needs, data workflows across applications and databases, and using SQL & AI tools to analyze data, improve data processes, and build dynamic dashboards with data visualizations that drive business decisions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Integrate data from multiple sources using SQL to optimize data accessibility and reporting capabilities
Build and maintain insightful dashboards using data visualization tools (like Power BI) to drive business decisions
Identify, analyze, and interpret trends in complex data sets
Strategize key metrics and dashboard interfaces that best reveal a data story to stakeholders
Implement best practices in data management, validation, quality, and consolidation to ensure the integrity of the data and the quality of data processes
Collaborate with teams across the organization to develop and maintain relationships, understand cross-functional processes and data flow, and enable more powerful analyses and tools
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree
2+ years of experience developing custom SQL queries
1+ years of experience building dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization tools
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in information systems, business, computer science or engineering
Experience using AI tooling
Demonstrated experience gathering business requirements into functional requirements
Proven analytical skills to properly evaluate and interpret cross-functional business requirements
Detail-oriented, organized, and demonstrates a high sense of urgency
Experience working with HR, compliance, or business operations
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Hawthorne, CA area
Position requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed
Must be willing to travel to other SpaceX and SpaceXAI locations
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range:
Level 1: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00
Level 2: $100,000.00 - $135,000.00
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected] .