Full-Time

Satellite Operations and Reliability Engineer

Starlink

Posted on 8/30/2024

SpaceX

SpaceX

10,001+ employees

Designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft

Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$100k - $135kAnnually

+ Long-term incentives + Discretionary bonuses + Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Entry, Junior

Redmond, WA, USA

US Citizenship Required

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
Research & Development
Space & Rocket Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Required Skills
Bash
Python
SQL
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics or other STEM discipline
  • 1+ years of professional experience with hardware development or electronics test engineering (internship experience is acceptable)
  • 1+ years of experience with Python, SQL, and/or bash scripting
  • Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines
  • Ability to work on an “on-call” basis on a weeklong rotational schedule
Responsibilities
  • Detect and triage emerging anomalies on satellite bus and payload hardware
  • Drive continual improvements to our constellation by building and using tools to analyze data collected both on-orbit and in ground testing
  • Write automation software in Python to interact with production documentation systems and satellite operations systems
  • Develop operational processes and strategies for new versions and new performance targets of orbital assets and satellite subsystems within the Starlink network
  • Work closely with engineers from adjacent disciplines (mechanical, thermal, software, test engineering, guidance control navigation, network engineering) to deliver high-performance high-reliability network connectivity to users
  • Challenge assumptions and work to find simple solutions to complex problems

SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft, primarily serving the commercial spaceflight market. Their main products include the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, which are used for launching satellites, and the Dragon spacecraft, which transports cargo and crew to the International Space Station. SpaceX's unique approach includes the development of reusable rockets, which lowers the cost of space travel, making it more accessible to a variety of clients, including government agencies and private companies. Additionally, they are working on the Starlink project, a satellite internet constellation aimed at providing global broadband coverage. SpaceX's goal is to advance space technology and enable human life on other planets, while also generating revenue through launch services and branded merchandise.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$10.9B

Headquarters

Hawthorne, California

Founded

2002

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • SpaceX's $1.25 billion funding round provides financial flexibility for growth.
  • The new factory in Texas boosts Starlink production to meet high-speed internet demand.
  • Partnership with Vietnam opens new markets for Starlink in Southeast Asia.

What critics are saying

  • Toyota's entry into rocket launches could impact SpaceX's market share.
  • Delays in Telstra-Starlink partnership may affect revenue projections.
  • Reliance on private capital poses financial risks if market conditions change.

What makes SpaceX unique

  • SpaceX is a pioneer in reusable rocket technology, reducing space travel costs.
  • The company offers comprehensive space services, including crewed missions and satellite launches.
  • Starlink aims to provide global broadband, expanding SpaceX's market beyond traditional aerospace.

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Benefits

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