Lead IT Systems Engineer, Launch

SpaceX
Full-time Hawthorne, CA other-general
Posted:
June 17, 2026
Location:
Hawthorne, CA, United States

Job Description

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.

LEAD IT SYSTEMS ENGINEER, LAUNCH

As Lead IT Systems Engineer, you’re responsible for ensuring critical systems used in support of SpaceX’s launch operations are optimally tuned and ready to propel us towards our mission of becoming a multi-planetary species. This role requires excellent leadership skills, hands-on technical contribution, an action-oriented disposition, flexibility, and the propensity to flourish in a fast-paced and challenging environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:


+ Lead a team of highly skilled IT professionals responsible for implementing and maintaining IT infrastructure that directly supports SpaceX’s launch operations.

+ Collaborate with cross-funct...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Hawthorne, United States
Posted: June 17, 2026
Deadline: June 22, 2026