Infrastructure Engineer

SpaceX

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$105,000–$122,500 / yr
Posted
2 days ago

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $163k
This role $114k
$94k most similar roles pay here $209k

This role pays less than 82% of similar roles. Most pay $129,650–$196,937 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $114k versus about $163k for comparable roles.

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 642 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $130,000–$160,000 across 477 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Infrastructure Engineer

Join our dynamic team as an Infrastructure Engineer and play a pivotal role in the global expansion of Starlink’s antenna infrastructure. You will design hardware solutions, travel internationally to collaborate with partners on site build-out plans, and develop robust processes for rapid deployment. Your day-to-day involves cross-functional collaboration, ensuring technical alignment across various teams, and reviewing site reliability to maintain system health. Ideal candidates have experience in electrical, mechanical, or structural design, along with a background in engineering project execution. Proficiency in tools like SQL, Python, or C++ is beneficial. This role demands a willingness to travel extensively and work flexible hours to support critical timelines.

What you'll do

  • Design antenna sites and site hardware to support global Starlink network infrastructure.
  • Travel internationally to develop infrastructure build-out plans with partners for new antenna sites.
  • Develop rapid deployment processes for antennas to enhance project timelines and efficiency.
  • Engage cross-functionally to align technical roadmaps with other Starlink teams like regulatory or network engineering.
  • Review antenna site reliability over time to ensure robust system health and performance.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science discipline
  • 1+ years of professional experience in an engineering role
  • Experience with electrical, mechanical, or structural design and analysis
  • Demonstrated success in multidisciplinary project execution
  • Willingness to travel internationally for work and projects

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