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Data Engineer, Ground Network Engineering (Gateway)

SpaceX· Starlink Ground Network Engineering
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Redmond, WA$125k - $200khybridPosted 1mo ago

About the role

Hybrid data engineering role focused on supporting Starlink's ground network deployment and operations through software, data pipelines, forecasting, and logistics automation.

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • 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
  • Support emergency deployments and incident response by managing critical operational and data workflows

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field
  • Experience in Python or SQL

Skills

Required:PythonSQL

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • short and long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick time in Washington state
  • Company shuttles for commuting from select Seattle locations to SpaceX Redmond office
Last updated Sep 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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