This role pays less than
82%
of similar roles. Most pay
$129,575–$170,000
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$114k
versus about
$150k
for comparable roles.
Based on 237 similar postings.
Employer
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
604 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$155,000
across 440 roles with salary data.
Join the Starlink team as a Network Operations Engineer and help develop systems to support global internet access for millions of users. You will work closely with various engineering teams to create tools, technology, and processes that maintain and evolve the advanced network infrastructure. Responsibilities include developing operational systems, collaborating on incident response strategies, and driving process improvements through automation. Ideal candidates have experience in software development, system administration, and networking protocols such as TCP/IP, BGP, and DNS. Proficiency in Python, SQL, and bash scripting is required, along with a background in network operations or related fields. This role involves working within complex SDN/NFV environments and requires the ability to manage projects independently while ensuring minimal manual intervention.