Senior Optical Network Engineer, Starlink Ground Infra

SpaceX; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term incentives

Stock options

Bonuses

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Optical Network Engineer for Starlink in Redmond, WA. You will design optical connectivity for the ground network, build test stations, and implement Python-based automation for verification and reliability.

You will work with ground and space teams to scale the network and monitor optical health, with opportunities for stock, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, applied physics, or an engineering discipline.
• 5+ years designing optical experiments and developing test automation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop optical connectivity solutions for the Starlink ground network.
• Develop and maintain lab and production test stations for new product qualification and root cause analysis.
• Develop modular, reusable test and automation software in Python for design verification.
• Collaborate with ground and space network teams to scale the Starlink network.
• Create monitoring tools to ensure health and reliability of optical infrastructure.

Skills

Optical design

Test automation

Python scripting

Networking fundamentals

DWDM basics

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors degree in electrical/computer engineering or applied physics

Tools

Python

Lab equipment

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Optical Network Engineer for Starlink in Redmond, WA. You will design optical connectivity for the ground network, build test stations, and implement Python-based automation for verification and reliability.

You will work with ground and space teams to scale the network and monitor optical health, with opportunities for stock, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package.