SpaceX

Data Engineer, Ground Network Engineering (Gateway)

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2 months ago
Redmond, WA, USASenior
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Base Salary

$125k - $200k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end deployment and optimization of Starlink Ground Network workflows.
  • Automate inventory, logistics, order creation, kitting, shipment validation, and spares replenishment processes.
  • Build forecasting engines for hardware demand based on deployment plans, team targets, and program targets.
  • Architect backend services, APIs, and workflows integrating planning, logistics, inventory, and third-party systems.
  • Scale data ingestion and delivery systems for increased deployment volume and geographic expansion.
  • Create dashboards and real-time metrics for shipments, inventory, deployment timelines, and hardware reliability.
  • Develop performance metrics and standardized processes for hardware build, deployment, and maintenance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate engineering needs into system requirements and drive adoption.
  • Support emergency deployments and incident response by managing critical operational and data workflows.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field.
  • Experience with Python or SQL.
  • Preferred experience with inventory systems, logistics workflows, supply chain tooling, MRP/ERP, WMS, or related systems.
  • Preferred proficiency in C#, C++, or Angular.
  • Preferred understanding of Kubernetes concepts including pods, services, deployments, and namespaces.
  • Preferred experience building visualizations with PowerBI, Grafana, Metabase, or similar real-time metrics systems.
  • Preferred experience building backend services and APIs with Celery, FastAPI, Django, or similar frameworks.
  • Preferred experience developing forecasting tools and planning logic.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and comfort working with ambiguous and evolving requirements.
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional program management skills.
  • Must be able to work extended hours or weekends to meet deployment deadlines.
  • Must be available to travel up to 25% for site launches, FSL integrations, or incident response.
  • Must satisfy applicable ITAR eligibility or obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement.
  • Base salary range of $125,000.00-$200,000.00 depending on level and qualifications.
  • Potential long-term incentives, company stock or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and employee stock purchase plan participation.
  • Medical, vision, dental, 401(k), disability, life insurance, paid parental leave, discounts, and other perks.
  • Approximately three weeks of paid vacation and 10 or more paid holidays annually.
  • Washington employees accrue paid sick time in compliance with applicable law.
  • Employee shuttles are available Monday through Friday from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office.

Tech Stack

AngularC#C++DjangoFastAPIGrafanaKubernetesMetabasePythonSQL

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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