SpaceX 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. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
GLOBAL OPERATIONS ENGINEER (STARLINK)
Starlink is leveraging SpaceX’s experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy the world’s most advanced broadband internet system and largest satellite constellation. The Starlink Growth team combines deep analysis, business strategy, and operational excellence to drive customer retention, improve lifetime value, and scale the business.
As an Operations Engineer, you will drive meaningful initiatives that improve how Starlink operates. You will identify problems, develop practical and scalable solutions, collaborate closely with cross-functional partners, and use data to inform decisions that support Starlink’s growth, profitability, and operational effectiveness.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Apply process improvement methodologies (process mapping, problem solving, visual management, lean principles) to improve self-service, accelerate resolution, and help scale processes across customer experience, logistics, accounting, supply chain, and other teams
- Identify engineering and operational issues, determine root causes, and develop solutions for both immediate mitigation and longer-term improvement
- Develop and maintain data analysis and tracking tools to monitor customer experience and internal operational performance
- Coordinate with cross-functional partners (design, engineering, software, sales, marketing, customer service, logistics, accounting, etc.) to create effective feedback loops
- Partner with leadership and stakeholders to support project prioritization, resource allocation, and sustainability of solutions
- Manage projects and execute to aggressive timelines while clearly communicating progress and influencing stakeholders
- Partner with design, engineering, logistics, and operations teams on new product, feature, and process rollouts by participating in design reviews, supporting beta programs, and creating educational materials
- Codify knowledge and best practices for customer-facing and internal systems and keep documentation current and useful
- Demonstrate ownership, bias for action, and a focus on building practical solutions that can scale
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, or STEM field
- 2+ years of experience in an operations, process improvement, manufacturing, and/or consulting environment
- 2+ years of experience with Excel, SQL, and Python
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience working successfully in environments with competing priorities and aggressive schedules
- Experience contributing to or leading operational and process improvement initiatives
- Proficiency with statistics, data analysis, and data visualization
- Ability to define, manage, and execute projects independently
- Experience with lean, Six Sigma, or related process improvement principles
- Experience with programming/scripting languages (Python, SQL, R, JavaScript, or similar)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including with managers and cross-functional partners
- Bias for action, ownership mindset, and history of delivering practical, scalable solutions
- Strong interpersonal skills with experience collaborating on or mentoring within small project teams
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- Willingness to travel up to 50%
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range:
Level 1: $100,000.00 - $135,000.00
Level 2: $115,000.00 - $165,000.00
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 [email protected].
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, or STEM field
- 2+ years of experience in an operations, process improvement, manufacturing, and/or consulting environment
- 2+ years of experience with Excel, SQL, and Python
- Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- Willingness to travel up to 50%
- Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, Asylee, or eligible to obtain required Department of State authorizations (ITAR compliance)
- Experience with lean, Six Sigma, or related process improvement principles
- Proficiency with statistics, data analysis, and data visualization
- Experience contributing to or leading operational and process improvement initiatives
- Experience with programming/scripting languages such as R or JavaScript
- Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to define, manage, and execute projects independently; bias for action and ownership mindset
SpaceX Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SpaceX and has not been reviewed or approved by SpaceX.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants are a core part of total compensation, with periodic company-run tender offers that create liquidity before any public listing. These mechanisms can make the equity component feel materially valuable in practice.
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Healthcare Strength — The package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with on-site clinics and health resources at major sites. This breadth of coverage is presented as a strong element of the offering.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Major locations feature on-site amenities such as fitness facilities, food/coffee, clinics, and other conveniences. These lifestyle perks enhance day-to-day value alongside cash and equity.
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What We Do
SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary. SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon spacecraft attached to the International Space Station, exchanged cargo payloads, and returned safely to Earth — a technically challenging feat previously accomplished only by governments. Since then Dragon has delivered cargo to and from the space station multiple times, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA.
