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

SpaceX
Redmond
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 160,000 - 225,000 annuallyFunction: Data Analytics & Business IntelligenceExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Problem-solving","Cross-functional collaboration"]

Senior data engineer focused on Ground Network analytics for Starlink, defining cost-focused KPIs, analyzing infrastructure data, and building forecasting engines. Collaborates with software engineering and cross-functional teams to drive cost optimization and scalable data delivery for global network assets including gateways, data centers, fiber, and hardware.

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SpaceX
3 months ago

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

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Job Summary

Senior data engineer focused on Ground Network analytics for Starlink, defining cost-focused KPIs, analyzing infrastructure data, and building forecasting engines. Collaborates with software engineering and cross-functional teams to drive cost optimization and scalable data delivery for global network assets including gateways, data centers, fiber, and hardware.
Location: Redmond
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Data Analytics & Business Intelligence

Key Responsibilities

  • •Define and develop KPIs and associated metrics that quantify the cost of every asset of the Starlink Ground Network globally including gateway sites, points of presence, data centers, construction, fiber, power, land, hardware, etc.
  • •Conduct deep-dive analyses of Starlink ground infrastructure data to identify trends, uncover opportunities for improving cost.
  • •Regularly prepare reports and presentations that summarize findings, provide actionable insights, and track the effectiveness of implemented strategies.
  • •Build and maintain forecasting engines to predict cost of the Starlink Ground Network.
  • •Architect backend services, APIs, and workflows to integrate planning, forecasting, deployments, and cost.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 160,000 - 225,000 annually
Perks:MedicalVisionDental401kEquityPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or 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, and/or supply chain tooling
  • •Proficient in C#, C++, or Angular
Experience:5+ yearsNetwork infrastructureData analyticsCost optimization
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingCross-functional collaboration
Languages:English
Tech Stack:SQLC#C++AngularKubernetesPowerBIGrafanaMetabaseCeleryFastAPIDjangoAPIs

Company Brief

SpaceX
Designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers, aiming to reduce space transportation costs and enable human life on Mars through reusable launch vehicles and integrated space systems.
Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Hawthorne, United States
Founded: 2002
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