SpaceX

Sr. Data Engineer, Ground Network Engineering (Business Analytics)

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7 months ago
Redmond, WA, USASenior
H1B sponsor

Base Salary

$160k - $225k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Define KPIs and metrics quantifying the cost of Starlink Ground Network assets globally.
  • Conduct deep-dive analyses to identify infrastructure cost trends and improvement opportunities.
  • Prepare reports and presentations with findings, actionable insights, and strategy effectiveness tracking.
  • Build and maintain forecasting engines for Ground Network costs.
  • Support cost analysis for launching future markets.
  • Refactor and scale data ingestion and cost-system delivery for geographic expansion.
  • Maintain the integrity and reliability of internal and external data sources.
  • Collaborate with engineering, external processors, software engineering, and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Architect backend services, APIs, and workflows integrating planning, forecasting, deployments, and cost.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of professional experience in reporting and analytics in network infrastructure.
  • 3+ years of experience with SQL.
  • Experience with inventory systems, logistics workflows, supply chain tooling, or related systems is preferred.
  • Proficiency in C#, C++, or Angular is preferred.
  • Basic understanding of Kubernetes concepts, including pods, services, deployments, and namespaces, is preferred.
  • Experience with PowerBI, Grafana, Metabase, or other real-time metrics systems is preferred.
  • Experience building backend services with Celery, FastAPI, Django, or similar frameworks is preferred.
  • Experience developing forecasting tools and planning logic is preferred.
  • Knowledge of MRP, ERP, WMS, or other supply chain systems is preferred.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, comfort with ambiguity, and excellent communication and cross-functional program management skills are preferred.
  • Must be able to work extended hours or weekends.
  • Must meet the stated ITAR eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain required authorizations.

Benefits

  • Base salary range is $160,000.00-$225,000.00 per year.
  • Potential eligibility for company stock, stock options, long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Medical, vision, dental, 401(k), disability, life insurance, paid parental leave, discounts, and other perks.
  • Accrual of 3 weeks of paid vacation and eligibility for 10 or more paid holidays annually.
  • Washington State employees accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law.
  • Company shuttles are offered Monday through Friday from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office.
  • The role may require extended hours or weekend work.

Tech Stack

AngularC#C++DjangoFastAPIGrafanaKubernetesMetabaseSQL

Categories

BackendData Engineering
SpaceX

About SpaceX

10,000+ employees

SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches orbital rockets and spacecraft, and operates Starlink, a global satellite internet network for consumers, businesses, and governments. Its revenue comes from commercial and government launch services (Falcon 9/Falcon Heavy, Dragon cargo and crew to the ISS) and subscription broadband with Starlink hardware and service. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Hawthorne, California, the privately held company serves NASA and commercial satellite operators, building most systems in-house.

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