This role pays less than
90%
of similar roles. Most pay
$142,437–$214,000
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$115k
versus about
$178k
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
654 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 468 roles with salary data.
As a Mission Integration Engineer (Starshield), you will join the Mission Management team to support government-focused space capabilities including earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads. You will serve as a primary customer point of contact from early capability studies through launch and on-orbit activation. Your daily responsibilities involve leading system trades for various launch vehicles, spacecraft, and sensors while analyzing solutions to meet mission needs at the segment and sub-system levels. You will translate complex requirements into actionable development criteria, manage contract deliverables, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure end-to-end success. The role requires a technical background in space vehicle design, integration, and verification. Key competencies include technical project management, spacecraft mission design, and high-level communication skills to navigate the complexities of government-focused orbital infrastructure and hardware integration.
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