Telecommunications Partnership Manager (Starlink Mobile)

SpaceX

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On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
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$110,000–$150,000 / yr
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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 · Telecommunications Partnership Manager (Starlink Mobile)

As a Telecommunications Partnership Manager at SpaceX, you will join the Starlink Mobile team to drive global partnerships and sales for satellite-to-mobile connectivity. Your day-to-day responsibilities include managing technology partnerships with modem, mobile OEM, IoT, and test equipment companies, developing certification roadmaps, and ensuring regulatory compliance. You will work closely with engineering teams to ensure partner products meet all conformance requirements and manage end-to-end device certification programs across various global bodies. The role requires expertise in UE testing, 3GPP RAN5 specifications, and experience in technical partnerships within the telecommunications industry. This is an opportunity to contribute to a groundbreaking satellite connectivity project that aims to provide cellular coverage worldwide, addressing critical gaps in existing wireless networks.

What you'll do

  • Support and drive technology partnerships for Starlink Mobile, including modem, mobile OEM, IoT, and test equipment.
  • Develop certification roadmaps aligned with product development cycles for partner products.
  • Produce system documentation and roadmaps for internal and external consumption at executive levels.
  • Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure partner products meet all conformance requirements for the Starlink Mobile network.
  • Manage certification testing campaigns, including scheduling tests and implementing corrective actions.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of experience in partnership management, technical account management, or sales/pre-sales engineering.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (e.g., engineering, physics) or equivalent professional experience.
  • Experience with UE testing and device certification programs for complex wireless products.
  • Proven track record of building and managing industry partnerships with major OEMs and certification ecosystems.
  • Deep understanding of 3GPP RAN5 specifications, test procedures, and conformance requirements (NR and NR-NTN).
  • Desire to be customer-facing and build strong, long-term partner relationships in the telecommunications industry.

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