Sr. Platform Integrity Analyst (Starlink)

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Bastrop, Texas is seeking a Sr. Platform Integrity Analyst to detect, disrupt and investigate misuse of Starlink services. The role emphasizes safeguarding customer privacy while enforcing policies and responding to abuse, scams, and illicit activities.

Responsibilities include developing technical detection strategies, proactive risk assessment, and collaborating with multiple teams. Travel up to 15% and onsite work in Bastrop are required; strong UI, data analysis, and global affairs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years in global affairs, intelligence, or investigations; OR 6+ years in lieu of a degree.
• 4+ years of experience with SQL, Python, geospatial tools, and/or R.
• 4+ years of experience investigating illicit operators (fraud, abuse, cybersecurity)

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess platform integrity and abuse risks.
• Develop detection and mitigation strategies.
• React to investigate issues such as scams and illicit activities.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deepen relationships.
• Support legal and compliance through periodic reviews.
• Balance customer privacy with enforcement measures.

Skills

SQL

Python

Geospatial tools

Statistics (R)

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Sr. Platform Integrity Analyst (Starlink)

Bastrop, TX

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.

At SpaceX, we are committed to ensuring the service remains a force for good and sustains trust worldwide: both connecting the unconnected and executing thorough processes to detect and prevent misuse by illicit operators. We are looking for an experienced Sr. Platform Integrity Analyst, known internally as Sr. Customer Integrity & Threat Detection Analyst to detect, disrupt, and investigate potential misuse of the service—including proactively combating and deterring illicit operators. This person must strike the careful balance of safeguarding customer information and privacy while applying enforcement measures and executing with an even‑handed approach, avoiding overreach and disproportionate collateral impacts.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Proactivelyidentifyand assess platform integrity and abuse risks
• Developtechnical detection andmitigation strategies
• React to investigate potential issues such asscams, fraud, and illicit goods/activities
• Partner with cross-functional teamsanddeepen our relationships with them
• Conduct periodic reviews to support legal and compliance obligations
• Execute with consideration for customer privacy, targeting activities of indisputable harm and avoiding overreach

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degreeand4+ years of professional experience in global affairs, intelligence, or investigations;OR 6+ yearsof professional experience in global affairs, intelligence, or investigations in lieu of a degree
• 4+ years of experience with data querying languages (e.g., SQL), scripting languages (e.g., Python),geospatial tools (e.g., ArcGIS),and/or statistical software (e.g., R)
• 4+ years of experience investigating, mitigating, or dealing with illicit operators (e.g., fraud, abuse,cybersecurity,orotherillicit activities)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong analytical research and communication skills, including excellent written and oral communication skills
• International professionalexposure(e.g., working abroad or on global initiatives/businesses)
• Experience in cybersecurity operations, threat detection, or vulnerability assessment in high-stakes environments
• Experience with research and intelligence analytic techniques, including open-source intelligence (OSINT) data techniquesAbility to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment in a fast‑paced, high‑tech environment
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
• Familiarity with U.S. and international economic sanctions and export control laws and regulations

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to travel as needed for business (15%)
• This position is based in Bastrop, TX and requires being onsite—remote work not considered
• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• 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.