This role pays more than
52%
of similar roles. Most pay
$137,500–$197,500
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$168k
versus about
$168k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 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
680 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 442 roles with salary data.
As a Sr. Gateway Site Development Engineer (Starlink), you will join the team responsible for developing systems that enable service in new markets and improve system performance. You will own global antenna site roll-out plans, design antenna sites and hardware to power and connect antennas that backhaul the Starlink network, and develop processes for rapid deployment. The role involves traveling internationally to create infrastructure development plans with partners and collaborating cross-functionally with business growth, regulatory, and network engineering teams. You will solve complex problems regarding site reliability and hardware mounting. Preferred skills include experience in electrical, mechanical, or structural design; construction drawings; physical network infrastructure planning; and proficiency in SQL, Matlab, Python, C++, Tableau, or PowerBI. This role addresses the technical challenge of expanding global satellite connectivity through robust ground station infrastructure.