This role pays less than
85%
of similar roles. Most pay
$135,000–$192,500
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$112k
versus about
$164k
for comparable roles.
Based on 238 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.
As a Satellite On-Orbit Operations Engineer at Starlink, you will join a multidisciplinary team responsible for maintaining and enhancing the world’s largest satellite constellation. Your daily tasks include detecting and triaging anomalies on satellite hardware, developing operational processes for new versions of orbital assets, writing software to automate fault detection, and creating ground systems that manage vehicle state and streamline commanding. You’ll collaborate closely with engineers from various disciplines such as mechanical, thermal, and network engineering to ensure high-reliability network connectivity. The role requires a strong background in electrical or aerospace engineering, experience with Python, SQL, and bash scripting, and the ability to troubleshoot complex systems using data analysis. Familiarity with hardware reliability and failure mechanisms is essential, along with expertise in programming languages like Python and C/C++.
Python
C++
Docker
Kubernetes
Linux
Bash
Networking
Data analysis
Simulation software
RF systems
Modems
Troubleshooting
Debugging
Performance optimization
Unit testing
Continuous integration
Networks
Electronics
RF communications
Math
Physics
Python
C++
Linux
USB
VISA
TCP/IP
CAN bus
SPI
I2C
Modbus
DAQ
oscilloscopes
DMMs
power supplies
electronic loads
spectrum analyzers
source measure units
electronics test rack design
data acquisition
fluids
thermal
vacuum
structural
electromechanical systems