SpaceX · 1 day ago
Sr. Optical Network Engineer (Starlink)
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$160K/yr - $220K/yr
5+ years expSpaceX 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. The Sr. Optical Network Engineer will design and develop optical connectivity solutions for the Starlink ground network infrastructure and work with various teams to optimize the network's physical layer and traffic flow.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and develop optical connectivity solutions for the Starlink ground network infrastructure
Develop and maintain lab and production test stations for new product qualification and root cause analysis of operational fleet hardware
Develop modular, reusable test and automation software in Python for engineering design verification
Work with ground networking and space network teams to scale the Starlink network physical layer and optimize traffic flow
Develop tools and solutions to proactively monitor the health and availability of the optical infrastructure and lead continuous reliability improvement initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, applied physics, or an engineering discipline
5+ years of experience in designing optical experiments and developing test automation (internships, student projects, extracurricular project experience, and professional experience all qualify)
Preferred
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, and work both independently and within team to achieve high-quality results
Fundamental understanding of DWDM transmission systems, communications theory, and/or integrated photonics or optical subsystems
Experience in optical network design, planning, and DWDM system performance analysis
Hands-on experience with optical device or system level test and characterization
Experience in designing and creating test software infrastructure
Experience in any scripting/programming language (Python, MATLAB, or similar)
Experience performing data extraction, visualization and analysis using programming languages (e.g., Python) or SQL
Experience with IP networking and traffic flow fundamentals
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 & 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 roundtrip 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
2026-01-01Undisclosed
2025-12-12Secondary Market
2025-09-10Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Elon Musk
Founder, CEO & CTO
Bret Johnsen
CFO
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