SpaceX · 3 days ago
Network Engineer (Starlink Community Gateway)
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$140K/yr - $170K/yr
1+ years expSpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. As a Network Engineer on the Starlink Community Gateway team, you will define, build, and deploy key product features that enhance global connectivity, while collaborating with various teams to address customer needs.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work directly with the Community Gateway hardware and customers to improve performance, reliability, and to resolve technical issues when they arise
Provide sales teams with pre-sales support, acting as the technical subject matter expert and engineering representative for Community Gateways in customer interactions and proposal review
Develop processes and guides to streamline customer integration with the Starlink network and equipment
Collaborate with hardware, software, network, and business operations teams to define and implement product requirements and capabilities that address Community Gateway customer needs
Directly support activation of new installations from initial connectivity through customer integration and scaling
Travel to customer sites for to support installation, troubleshooting, and integration of Community Gateway systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering or STEM discipline; OR 2+ years of professional networking experience in lieu of a degree
1+ years of networking experience deploying enterprise network solutions and/or cloud & web-scale networks
Professional experience with the deployment of networking hardware (Routers, Modems, Switch, Firewalls, etc..)
Must be available to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to support critical milestones or operations shifts
Must be willing to travel to other SpaceX offices, vendors, partners, and customers as necessary
Preferred
Background in network engineering and deploying network technologies in customer environments including: Understanding of core networking concepts from layer 1 through layer 3 and network protocols such as IPv4, IPv6, DHCP, NAT, NTP, IPsec VPN, etc
Knowledge of routing technologies (such as MPLS, SD-WAN, SATCOM, etc) and WAN architectures
Understanding of backhaul, cloud, and ISP networking technologies such as dedicated interconnects, peering, BGP, etc
Ability to perform network troubleshooting including analyzing customer network captures and Starlink hardware telemetry to root cause network integration issues
Ability to identify technical improvements in support of a mission and coordinate an interdisciplinary team to deliver
Experience in software engineering or experience directly working with software engineering teams
Experience at an early-stage technology startup or program that scaled rapidly
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 & 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
5 days of sick leave per year
Company shuttles are offered to employees for round trip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday
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
2025-12-12Secondary Market
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Leadership Team
Elon Musk
Founder, CEO & CTO
Bret Johnsen
CFO
Recent News
2026-02-08
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