International Infrastructure Operations Specialist (Starlink)
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Job Location:
Redmond, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 90000 - 115000
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.
INTERNATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (STARLINK)
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.
Starlink is revolutionizing global connectivity as the worlds largest satellite-based ISP powered by our vast satellite constellation and global ground infrastructure.
The Infrastructure Operations team oversees suppliers costs and delivery of the ground network worldwide. Were seeking talented team members to grow and manage our global antenna ground stations (Gateways) and datacenter points of presence (PoPs). In this high-impact role youll cultivate strategic partnerships with key ground infrastructure suppliersincluding datacenters fiber companies/ISPs internet exchanges (IXs) and other in-region partnersto identify deliver and operate Starlinks ground infrastructure. As our footprint expands youll tackle challenges in supplier management cost optimization speed to activation service delivery and reliability. Were looking for creative fast problem-solvers who thrive on challenges outside their comfort zone.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Find and establish the regional and global supplier partnerships needed to acquire build expand and successfully operate Starlinks ground infrastructure
- Execute long-term agreements with major suppliers by negotiating creative and flexible contracts
- Ensure procurement and delivery of regional ground infrastructure is completed on time and on or under budget
- Meet aggressive targets for spend/suppliers speed and quality in accordance with regional and team goals
- Cultivate the business cultural technical and regulatory expertise needed in your region to assess and ensure the health and reliability of our current and future ground infrastructure
- Drive improvement standardization and scalability of planning processes workflows tools and resources
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree or 2 years of experience working in one or more of the following fields:
- Hardware or product management
- Engineering
- Procurement
- Supply chain management
- Strategy and operations
- Technology
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience managing an international supplier base or working internationally
- Self-starting able to identify areas for improvement with minimal direction
- Experience in managing technical or construction projects from beginning to end
- Ability to tackle complex and ambiguous problems
- Excellent project management communication and organizational skills
- Development experience in Python C# or other object-oriented language
- Experience or interest in data analysis data visualization and/or financial analysis
- Demonstrates commitment to SpaceXs goals of reusability renewability and sustainability
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be willing to work long hours and occasional weekends when necessary to support launch and critical project timelines
- Willingness to travel to domestic and international infrastructure locations
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills education and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of company stock stock options or long-term cash awards as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical vision and dental coverage access to a 401(k) retirement plan short and long-term disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder) (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceXs Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Disaster Recovery
- Active Directory
- Production Environment
- OS
- Windows
- AIX
- Asset Management
- ITIL
- Linux
- Perl
- Java
- Business Units
- Uat
- UNIX
- Architecture
About Company
SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets.
