International Infrastructure Operations Specialist (Starlink)

SpaceX; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) plan

Medical, vision, dental

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an International Infrastructure Operations Specialist (Starlink) to lead global supplier partnerships for ground infrastructure, including datacenters and gateways. You will negotiate long-term agreements, drive on-time and on-budget delivery, and build regional and international partnerships to scale Starlink’s ground network.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years in related fields, plus experience managing international suppliers, project management, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years in hardware/product management, engineering, procurement, supply chain, strategy/operations, or technology.

Responsibilities

• Find and establish regional and global supplier partnerships to acquire, build, expand, and operate Starlink ground infrastructure.
• Negotiate long-term agreements with major suppliers and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Meet spend, speed, and quality targets per regional and team goals.
• Develop regional expertise to ensure health and reliability of current and future ground infrastructure.
• Drive planning process standardization, and scalable workflows and tools.

Skills

Supplier management

Project management

Negotiation

Python

C# language

Data analysis

Data visualization

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Python

C#

Job description

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 of enabling human life on Mars.

INTERNATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (STARLINK)

Starlink is revolutionizing global connectivity as the world's 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. We're 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, you'll cultivate strategic partnerships with key ground infrastructure suppliers—including datacenters, fiber companies/ISPs, internet exchanges (IXs), and other in-region partners to identify, deliver, and operate Starlink's ground infrastructure. As our footprint expands, you'll tackle challenges in supplier management, cost optimization, speed to activation, service delivery, and reliability. We're 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 Starlink’s 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

• Bachelor’s 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 SpaceX’s 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

Pay Range:

Level 1: $85,000.00 - $115,000.00

Level 2: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00

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 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.

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