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SpaceX • Hawthorne, California, United States
Salary: $95,000 - $130,000 / year
Role & seniority
Stack/tools
Python (proficient), SQL, ETL concepts, database understanding
Automation tooling (VBA, Python, C#, etc.)
Reporting, monitoring, and documentation practices
Top 3 responsibilities
Build, maintain, and continuously improve automation to drive growth, new markets, and customer experience
Create alerts/monitoring for automation health; own metrics and reporting (e.g., credits issued)
Collaborate with engineering/business teams; design experiments; communicate results to leadership
Must-have skills
Bachelor’s in engineering, mathematics, or STEM
1+ year experience in engineering, software, data analytics, ops/product mgmt at a tech company
1+ year Python experience
Proficiency in SQL; understanding of databases, ETL
Experience with automation (VBA/Python/C#)
Nice-to-haves
Degree in computer science, data science, math, physics, or engineering
Strong project management and self-directed prioritization
Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Cross-disciplinary relationship-building; experience in high-growth or startup environments
Location & work type
US-based, ITAR/compliance required (citizen/resident or eligible)
Requires extended hours and weekend availability; travel to customer sites/locations as needed
Full-time, on-site/remote flexi
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. AUTOMATION ENGINEER (STARLINK GROWTH) At SpaceX, we are leveraging our experience in 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 and are looking for best-in-class engineers and analysts to rapidly accelerate our growth around the globe. As an Operations Engineer, Automation on the Growth Analytics & Automation team, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and continuously improving both business-critical and experimental automation to unlock growth and accelerate the monetization of the Starlink network. You will work closely with technical and engineering teams to make sure requirements are satisfied and the automation is robust. You will create reports, alerts, and monitoring systems to ensure that your automation is working correctly and communicate results to leadership.
Operations (Automations) Engineer/Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year
Operations (Automations) Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00/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 & 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.