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Full-Time

International Infrastructure Engineer

Starlink

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SpaceX

SpaceX

10,001+ employees

Designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft

Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$95k - $130kAnnually

+ Long-term incentives + Discretionary bonuses + Stock options

Entry, Junior

No H1B Sponsorship

Redmond, WA, USA

Company shuttles provided from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office.

US Citizenship Required

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
Network Engineering
Platform Engineering
Required Skills
Computer Networking
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or STEM discipline
  • 1+ years of professional experience in an engineering role
  • Willingness to travel to domestic and international ground station sites
  • Must be willing to work long hours and occasional weekends when necessary to support launch and critical project timelines
Responsibilities
  • Design antenna sites and site hardware to support, connect, and power the antennas all over the world that backhaul the Starlink network
  • Travel abroad to create infrastructure development plans with international partners to establish antenna sites that maximize the Starlink constellation effectivity and expand customer access
  • Develop new processes and methods that enable rapid deployment of antennas
  • Engage cross-functionally to align technical roadmaps with other contributors to Starlink, like business growth, regulatory, or network engineering teams
  • Review antenna site reliability over time to develop robust solutions that ensure overall system health
  • Demonstrate extreme ownership of product and business outcomes at every stage of conceptualization and implementation

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 revolutionize space technology and enable human life on other planets.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$9.2B

Headquarters

Hawthorne, California

Founded

2002

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

13%

2 year growth

42%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • SpaceX's pioneering technology and ambitious projects, like Mars colonization, offer employees the chance to work on groundbreaking and historic missions.
  • The company's move to Texas could provide new opportunities for growth and development in a business-friendly environment.
  • SpaceX's continuous innovation, such as the development of the Starship vehicle, positions it as a leader in the aerospace industry.

What critics are saying

  • Recent technical failures, such as the Falcon 9 engine issues, could impact SpaceX's reliability and client trust.
  • The relocation to Texas may lead to operational disruptions and potential talent retention challenges.

What makes SpaceX unique

  • SpaceX's development of reusable rockets significantly reduces the cost of space travel, setting it apart from traditional aerospace companies.
  • The Starlink project aims to provide global broadband coverage, creating a new revenue stream and expanding SpaceX's market reach beyond just space launches.
  • SpaceX's ability to serve a diverse range of clients, from government agencies to private enterprises, showcases its versatility and broad market appeal.

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Benefits

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