Data Engineer, Global Ground Network & Logistics

SpaceX; Redmond (WA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) plan

Healthcare coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Shuttle service

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Data Engineer for Ground Network Engineering (Gateway) to own data pipelines, forecasting models, and logistics workflows for Starlink infrastructure. Hybrid role combining data, supply chain, and infrastructure operations to ensure fast, predictable deployment globally.

The role emphasizes building scalable backend services, leveraging APIs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support emergency deployments and site launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field.
• Experience in Python or SQL.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end workflow deployment and optimization of Starlink Ground Network processes.
• Develop and automate systems to optimize antenna, optical hardware, and critical spare part flow through inventory and logistics accounting for inventory stock levels, telemetry data, and predictive failure models.
• Build and maintain forecasting engines to predict hardware demand from deployment planning, team and program targets.
• Architect backend services, APIs, and workflows to integrate planning, logistics, and inventory systems (Warpdrive ERP/MRP, 3rd party logistics service provider’s APIs).
• Automate supply chain processes, including inventory syncs, order creation, kitting, shipment validation, and spares replenishment.
• Refactor and scale data ingestion and delivery systems to handle increased deployment volume and geographic expansion.
• Create tools and dashboards to track real-time metrics on shipments, inventory, deployment timelines, and reliability.
• Identify and resolve inefficiencies in material flow and logistics, developing standardized processes and key performance indicators.
• Develop and monitor performance metrics for build, deployment, and ongoing maintenance/reliability of the Ground Network hardware fleet (antennas, network/optical devices).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate engineering needs into system requirements and drive adoption.
• Support emergency deployments and incident response by managing critical operational and data workflows.

Skills

Python

SQL

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Adaptability to ambiguity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field

Tools

C#

C++

Angular

Kubernetes

PowerBI

Grafana

Metabase

Celery

FastAPI

Django

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Data Engineer for Ground Network Engineering (Gateway) to own data pipelines, forecasting models, and logistics workflows for Starlink infrastructure. Hybrid role combining data, supply chain, and infrastructure operations to ensure fast, predictable deployment globally.

The role emphasizes building scalable backend services, leveraging APIs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support emergency deployments and site launches.