RESPONSIBILITIES
Design antenna sites and site hardware to support, connect, and power the antennas all over the world that backhaul the Starlink network
Travel abroad to create infrastructure development plans with international partners to establish antenna sites that maximize the Starlink constellation effectivity and expand customer access
Develop new processes and methods that enable rapid deployment of antennas
Engage cross-functionally to align technical roadmaps with other contributors to Starlink, like business growth, regulatory, or network engineering teams
Review antenna site reliability over time to develop robust solutions that ensure overall system health
Demonstrate extreme ownership of product and business outcomes at every stage of conceptualization and implementation
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science discipline
1+ years of professional experience in an engineering role
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with electrical, mechanical, or structural design and analysis
Experience with build, production, or integration of components into an assembly, structure, vehicle, or site
Demonstrated success in multidisciplinary project execution
Experience with any of the following is a bonus
Producing construction drawings or plans
SQL, Matlab, Python, C++, or similar
Producing dashboards or analytical and statistical models (Ex: Tableau, PowerBI)
Physical network infrastructure design or planning
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willingness to travel to domestic and international ground station sites
Must be willing to work long hours and occasional weekends when necessary to support launch and critical project timelines
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Pay Range
- Level 1: $105,000.00 - $122,500.00
- Level 2: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00
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 in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.
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 EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
