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SpaceX • Redmond, Washington, United States
Salary: $120,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year
Role & seniority
Stack/tools
Linux, TCP/IPv4/IPv6, network protocols; Python, Shell/Bash scripting
Automation/tools: Puppet, Ansible; monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana
Ground network infrastructure (Access, Backbone, Edge) and related tooling
Top 3 responsibilities
Deploy, upgrade, operate/maintain, and scale a global networking service for government customers
Collaborate with software engineers to design, implement, and maintain operable infrastructure and tooling
Improve uptime/performance of the terrestrial network; act as technical product owner for infrastructure tools; provide mentorship; participate in on-call rotation
Must-have skills
Bachelor's in CS/engineering/science or 2+ years in network automation/DevOps/SRE
Experience with Linux and networking protocols; familiarity with TCP/IPv4/IPv6, traffic types
Automation experience in Python, Shell/Bash (or similar)
Ability to work independently and communicate effectively
Nice-to-haves
Experience with mission-critical/sensitive systems; carrier/service provider networks
Hands-on network infra bring-up; managing dozens/hundreds of assets
Experience with Puppet, Ansible; Prometheus/Grafana
Ability to obtain/maintain Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance
Strong communication skills; capable of working with customers, peers, mgmt
Location & work type
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. NETWORK AUTOMATION ENGINEER (STARSHIELD) Starshield leverages SpaceX’s Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. While Starlink is designed for consumer and commercial use, Starshield is designed for government use, with an initial focus on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads. The Starshield team is building highly reliable in-space mesh networks, designing secure systems to guarantee access to space, designing next-gen communication and sensing software, and more As a Network Automation Engineer you will help create the tooling to expand and monitor the Starshield service provider network. You and your teammates will own the design and implementation of these tools and monitoring strategies all while continually improving existing processes and tools. You will be helping provide visibility into a network that supports critical national security missions and will be challenged to maintain critical systems and services.
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
Network Automation Engineer/Level I: $120,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year
Network Automation 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.