Sr. Gateway Site Development Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$135,000–$200,000 / yr
Posted
4 days ago

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This role pays more than 63% of similar roles. Most pay $135,000–$192,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $168k versus about $164k for comparable roles.

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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.

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TL;DR · Sr. Gateway Site Development Engineer (Starlink)

As a Senior Gateway Site Development Engineer at Starlink, you will join a dynamic team focused on expanding global internet access through satellite technology. Your role involves designing antenna sites and hardware to support the Starlink network worldwide, traveling internationally to collaborate with partners on infrastructure development plans, and developing innovative processes for rapid deployment of antennas. You’ll engage cross-functionally with various teams to align technical roadmaps and ensure system reliability. Key skills include experience in electrical, mechanical, or structural design, as well as proficiency in tools like SQL, Python, C++, and network infrastructure planning. This role demands a strong problem-solving ability and readiness for extensive travel and flexible work hours.

What you'll do

  • Design antenna sites and site hardware to support global Starlink network connectivity.
  • Travel internationally to develop infrastructure plans with partners for new antenna sites.
  • Create processes for rapid deployment of antennas in diverse geographical locations.
  • Review antenna site reliability data to enhance system performance and robustness.
  • Engage cross-functionally to align technical roadmaps with other Starlink teams.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science discipline
  • 5+ 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 site development and infrastructure planning

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