Sr. Site Reliability Engineer (Starshield)

SpaceX

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$165,000–$230,000 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

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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 644 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Sr. Site Reliability Engineer (Starshield)

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As a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at SpaceX, you will join the satellite software team responsible for developing highly reliable in-space mesh networks and secure systems to ensure access to space. Your daily tasks include automating the deployment and management of compute resources both on-premises and in the cloud, as well as deploying and managing core infrastructure such as databases, monitoring tools, and storage solutions. You will need extensive experience with Kubernetes, Linux operating systems, Python, and Python-based development frameworks. This role requires a deep understanding of satellite communication technologies and the ability to work at scale within a fast-paced environment focused on cutting-edge space technology advancements.

Skills

Kubernetes Linux Python CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Develop automation to deploy and manage on-premises and cloud compute resources.
  • Deploy and manage core infrastructure including databases, monitoring systems, and storage solutions.
  • Ensure high reliability of in-space mesh networks through software design.
  • Design secure systems to guarantee access to space for satellite programs.
  • Implement next-generation communication and sensing software for satellites.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience with Kubernetes
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent IT/Engineering experience
  • 5+ years of professional Linux OS experience
  • 5+ years of Python and related development framework experience
  • Strong automation skills for deploying and managing compute resources
  • Experience with cloud and on-premises core infrastructure deployment

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