SpaceX · 8 hours ago
Network Automation Engineer (Starshield)
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$120K/yr - $145K/yr
2+ years expSpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars, and they are seeking a Network Automation Engineer for their Starshield program. The role involves creating tools to expand and monitor the Starshield service provider network, ensuring the reliability and performance of critical systems that support national security missions.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Deploy, upgrade, operate/maintain, and scale a global networking service to government customers
Closely collaborate with software engineers to create highly operable and maintainable infrastructure
Measure, maintain, and improve the uptime and performance of the terrestrial network
Act as technical product owner for infrastructure tools and software used in the ground network (Access, Backbone and Edge Networks)
Innovate ways to scale with automation and operational improvements
Provide mentorship to junior engineers
Participate in the on-call rotation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline; OR 2+ years of professional network automation, DevOps, network engineering, or site reliability engineering experience in lieu of a degree
Experience with networking protocols, their application and traffic types: TCP/IPv4/IPv6, gaming, voice, video, broadcast, streaming
Experience with Linux operating system
Automation experience in Python, Shell, Bash, and/or other languages
This position requires successfully obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret Security Clearance as a condition of employment
Must be willing to travel domestically and globally in the future when needed
Must be available for on-call rotations
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Preferred
Comfortable working with mission critical and sensitive systems, with a sense of urgency appropriate to the responsibilities
Understanding of carrier and service provider networks
Experience with hands-on work in bringing up network infrastructure
Experience with automatically managing dozens or hundreds of network assets
Experience with Puppet, Ansible, or other automation frameworks
Ability to run projects independently
Excellent communications skills with the ability to communicate with customers, peers, management etc. in both formal and informal situations
Experience with Prometheus, Grafana and other monitoring tools
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
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Leadership Team
Bret Johnsen
CFO
Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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