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.
DATA ENGINEER, REGULATORY (STARLINK) SpaceX is leveraging its experience building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world's most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world's largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to 5M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system - thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We've only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink's potential global impact.
As we continue to upgrade and expand the constellation, we're looking for best-in-class data engineers to join the team. This position will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining mission-critical services, tools, processes to simplify and accelerate data accessibility across regulatory/licensing data and other critical Starlink data.
RESPONSIBILITIES: - Build tools and workflows that improve internal efficiency and collaboration, prevent internal data silos and process breakdowns, and scale with global growth
- Automate time-intensive, repetitive tasks to significantly reduce manual effort
- Fuse data from multiple unstructured sources to build organized, usable data repositories
- Create shared tools that enable self-service access, allowing teams to explore and analyze data independently
- Build and maintain high quality automation to assist with Starlink's policy objectives and continued growth
- Work closely with Starlink Regulatory and partner teams to assess future needs and position the company accordingly
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, physics, mathematics, or a STEM discipline
- 1+ years of experience in analytics, data science, data engineering, or software engineering
- 1+ years of experience in Python and SQL
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: - Understanding of database structures, schema design, query optimizations, ETL development
- Experience with Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
- Expertise in designing software systems
- Front-end experience in React, Angular, or similar JavaScript frameworks
- Experience working with in-stream data processing of structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data
- Experience creating and managing dashboards using data visualization tools (i.e. Tableau, Power BI)
- Exceptional ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences at all organizational levels
- Demonstrated ability to take on projects requiring initiative, development of new expertise, and full ownership from inception to completion
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: - This position is based in Washington, DC and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
- Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time
- Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
- This role may be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Pay range:
Data Engineer/Level I: $120,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year
Data Engineer/Level II: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS: 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.
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