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Sr. Network Engineer (Starshield)

SpaceXRedmond, WA
On-site Full-time $160K/yr - $220K/yr
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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:A Bachelor’s degree in a technical or engineering discipline and 5+ years of professional networking experience with enterprise network solutions or cloud/web-scale networks; OR 7+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree. Demonstrable expertise in Layer-1 networking including transport protocols, DWDM, optical fiber, and circuit troubleshooting. Proven experience in managing network infrastructure and deployments to Top Secret data centers. Strong skills in performance metrics analysis, capacity planning, failure detection, and remediation. Experience with network integration and troubleshooting, with a collaborative mindset for working alongside hardware, software, and network engineers. Ability to mentor and train junior network engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

About the role

SpaceX was founded on the belief that a future where humanity explores the stars is fundamentally more thrilling than one where we do not. Today, SpaceX is at the forefront of developing the technologies necessary to make this vision a reality, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

Senior Network Engineer - Starshield

The Starshield project harnesses SpaceX’s groundbreaking Starlink technology and launch capabilities to bolster national security initiatives. While Starlink caters to consumer and commercial markets, Starshield is dedicated to government applications, initially focusing on earth observation, secure communications, and hosted payloads. The Starshield team is committed to building highly reliable in-space mesh networks, creating secure systems to ensure access to space, and developing next-generation communication and sensing software.

As a Senior Network Engineer, you will spearhead the operation, construction, and deployment of the Starshield service provider network, integral to supporting critical national security missions. You and your team will take ownership of the network design and will be accountable for proposing and implementing ongoing enhancements to expand capabilities and clientele. You will also play a key role in monitoring and enhancing network security, optimizing performance and reliability, and streamlining network deployments.

About SpaceX

SpaceX is revolutionizing space technology with the ultimate aim of enabling human life on Mars. Founded on a vision of a future where humanity is an interplanetary species, we are committed to developing groundbreaking technologies that will make space exploration a reality. Our Starshield project exemplifies this mission, as it leverages our advanced Starlink technology for critical national security operations.

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