Lead Optical Network Engineer, Ground Infrastructure

SpaceX; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Health, vision, and dental coverage

Paid parental leave

Company stock options

3 weeks of paid vacation

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Principal Optical Network Engineer in Redmond, WA. This role involves designing optical connectivity solutions for the Starlink network and developing test automation software in Python. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field and 7+ years of relevant experience. Along with a competitive salary range of $180,000 - $260,000 annually, SpaceX provides comprehensive medical coverage, paid vacation, and stock options.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in designing optical experiments and developing test automation.
• Ability to work extended hours or weekends for mission-critical deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop optical connectivity solutions for the Starlink ground network infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain lab and production test stations for new product qualification.
• Work with networking teams to optimize traffic flow.

Skills

Optical network design

Test automation (Python)

DWDM transmission systems

Data extraction and analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Principal Optical Network Engineer in Redmond, WA. This role involves designing optical connectivity solutions for the Starlink network and developing test automation software in Python. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field and 7+ years of relevant experience. Along with a competitive salary range of $180,000 - $260,000 annually, SpaceX provides comprehensive medical coverage, paid vacation, and stock options.