Data Engineer, Ground Network Engineering (Gateway)New$165K

The opportunity

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.

What you'll do

  • Own end-to-end workflow deployment and optimization of Starlink Ground Network processes

  • Develop and automate systems to optimize antenna, optical hardware, and: critical spare part flow through inventory and logistics accounting for inventory stock levels, telemetry data, and predictive failure models

  • Build and maintain forecasting engines to predict hardware demand from: deployment planning, team and program targets

  • Architect backend services, APIs, and workflows to integrate planning,: logistics, and inventory systems (Warpdrive ERP/MRP, 3rd party logistics service provider’s APIs)

  • Automate supply chain processes, including inventory syncs, order creation,: kitting, shipment validation, and spares replenishment

  • Refactor and scale data ingestion and delivery systems to handle increased: deployment volume and geographic expansion

What they're looking for

  • Create tools and dashboards to track real-time metrics on shipments,: inventory, deployment timelines, and reliability
  • Identify and resolve inefficiencies in material flow and logistics,: developing standardized processes and key performance indicators
  • Develop and monitor performance metrics for build, deployment, and ongoing: maintenance/reliability of the Ground Network hardware fleet (antennas, network/optical devices
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate engineering needs into: system requirements and drive adoption