Data Engineer, Ground Network Engineering (Gateway)

SpaceX
Redmond
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 125,000 - 200,000 annuallyFunction: IT Operations (Systems/Network Admin)Education: bachelorsSkills: ["Problem-solving","Cross-functional communication","Program management"]

Own end-to-end deployment and optimization of Starlink Ground Network data workflows, from data ingestion and pipelines to forecasting engines and supply chain execution. Build and scale backend services, APIs, and automation that connect planning, logistics, and inventory systems (e.g., Warpdrive ERP/MRP and logistics provider APIs). Create dashboards and KPIs for real-time shipment, inventory, and reliability tracking while supporting incident response for global infrastructure operations.

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SpaceX
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Data Engineer, Ground Network Engineering (Gateway)

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end deployment and optimization of Starlink Ground Network data workflows, from data ingestion and pipelines to forecasting engines and supply chain execution. Build and scale backend services, APIs, and automation that connect planning, logistics, and inventory systems (e.g., Warpdrive ERP/MRP and logistics provider APIs). Create dashboards and KPIs for real-time shipment, inventory, and reliability tracking while supporting incident response for global infrastructure operations.
Location: Redmond
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: IT Operations (Systems/Network Admin)

Key Responsibilities

  • •Own end-to-end workflow deployment and optimization of Starlink Ground Network processes
  • •Develop and automate systems to optimize antenna, optical hardware, and spare part flow using inventory, telemetry, and predictive failure models
  • •Build forecasting engines to predict hardware demand from deployment planning and team/program targets
  • •Architect backend services, APIs, and workflows integrating planning, logistics, and inventory systems (Warpdrive ERP/MRP and third-party logistics APIs)
  • •Create tools and dashboards for real-time metrics (shipments, inventory, deployment timelines, reliability) and support incident response for emergency deployments
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 125,000 - 200,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceVisionDental401kDisability InsuranceLife InsurancePaid ParentalPaid LeavePaid Sick

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field
  • •Experience in Python or SQL
  • •Ability to work extended hours or weekends to meet deployment deadlines
  • •Strong problem-solving skills and comfort working in ambiguous environments with evolving requirements
  • •Basic understanding of Kubernetes concepts (pods, services, deployments, namespaces)
Experience:Supply chainLogisticsInventory systemsForecastingReal-time metrics
Education:Bachelor's in engineering, computer science, or related field
Skills:Problem-solvingCross-functional communicationProgram management
Languages:English
Tech Stack:PythonSQLC#C++AngularKubernetesPowerBIGrafanaMetabaseCeleryFastAPIDjangoWarpdrive ERP/MRPMRP/ERPWMS

Eligibility

Nationality:US National
Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

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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