This role pays less than
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Based on 240 similar postings.
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About SpaceX
SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.
SpaceX currently has
680 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 442 roles with salary data.
As a Gateway Site Development Engineer (Starlink), you will join the team responsible for developing systems that enhance network performance and expand global service access. You will manage the design of antenna sites and hardware, develop infrastructure plans with international partners, and create new processes to enable rapid deployment of antennas worldwide. Your daily work involves solving complex engineering challenges, ensuring site reliability, and collaborating cross-functionally with business growth, regulatory, and network engineering teams. The role requires a background in engineering or science and may involve skills in electrical, mechanical, or structural design. Preferred technical proficiencies include SQL, Matlab, Python, C++, Tableau, PowerBI, and physical network infrastructure planning. You will solve critical problems regarding the power and connectivity of global antenna sites to support the Starlink satellite constellation's expansion and overall system health.
Failure Analysis
PCBAs
Python
C
C++
Oscilloscope
Spectrum Analyzer
Network Analyzer
Vector Signal Generator
Source Measurement Unit
HALT
HASS
Lean
Six Sigma
Root Cause Analysis
Metrology
Thermal Analysis