SpaceX · 2 months ago
Gateway Site Development Engineer (Starlink)
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$100K/yr - $120K/yr
1+ years expSpaceX is a pioneering aerospace company focused on enabling human life on Mars through advanced technology. They are seeking a Gateway Site Development Engineer to design and implement antenna infrastructure for the Starlink satellite constellation, ensuring global service delivery and system performance. The role involves hardware design, international collaboration, and project management to enhance the Starlink network's reach and effectiveness.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science discipline
1+ years of professional experience in an engineering role
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
Preferred
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
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
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
Access to a 401(k)-retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
5 days of sick leave per year
Company shuttles are offered to employees for round trip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
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Leadership Team
Bret Johnsen
CFO
Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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