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Lead Network Operations Engineer

SpaceX
SpaceX Salary
Redmond, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/19/2025

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.

LEAD NETWORK OPERATIONS ENGINEER

As Lead for the Starlink Network Operations Engineering Team, you will be a part of designing and operating one of the largest networks in the galaxy.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Responsible engineer for the overall ISP network design, implementation and operation
  • Leading the Network Operations Team
  • Clear planning of project stages and identify critical milestones
  • Assist with recruiting, coaching and / or developing organizational talent
  • Maintain the uptime and performance of the network
  • Manage network interconnections, network collocation sites and points of presence

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS :

  • 10 years of industry experience operating global networks
  • 5 years leading and managing teams
  • Bachelor of Science degree in engineering
  • PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE :

  • Ability to lead and grow team members
  • Able to create documentation and procedures for the team
  • Deep understanding of carrier networks including :
  • Routing (BGP, OSPF, etc.)

  • Subscriber Management (BNG)
  • Anti-DDoS
  • Internet Services (DNS, DHCP, NTP, etc.)
  • Mobile IP
  • Possessing Cisco, Juniper or other industry certifications
  • Previous exposure to contract negotiations & vendor relationship management
  • Network peering, Content delivery networks, Data centers and collocation
  • ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

  • Must be willing to travel globally
  • Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
  • ITAR REQUIREMENTS :

  • To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or 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.

    Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application / interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.

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