Sr. Data Engineer (Starlink Network Analytics, Wi-Fi)

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain mission-critical infrastructure, tools, processes, and custom software to objectively assess growth areas for the Starlink program
• Automate the aggregation of metrics and detection of widespread application issues across Starlink network, including WiFi
• Lead technical investigations about chronic application-level issues
• Build ground-based software systems that ingest, transform, and store data
• Apply data analytics, models, and techniques to data products created by space vehicles
• Fuse data from multiple sources to create usable information

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline and 5+ years of professional experience in data engineering.
• Development experience in an object-oriented programming language (i.e. C, C++, Python)
• PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in networking technologies and WiFi protocols (TCP/UDP, 802.11, etc)
• Experience building predictive models and machine learning pipelines on real world data (clustering analysis, prediction, anomaly detection)
• Experience in custom ETL design, implementation, and maintenance
• Experience handling large (TB+) datasets
• Experience with developing and deploying tools used for data analysis
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment that includes working with changing needs and requirements
• Ability to take on projects that require taking initiative and developing new expertise
• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
• Pay Range:
• Level 3: $165,000.00 - $230,000.00
• 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.
• ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

Benefits

Additional Information

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. SR. DATA ENGINEER (STARLINK NETWORK ANALYTICS, WIFI) At SpaceX, we're 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 millions of 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 to help maximize Starlink's utility for communities and businesses around the globe. As a Data Engineer, you will be responsible for developing the strategy, key metrics, tools, software services, and processes for assessing how well key aspects of Starlink are scaling and how effective the Starlink Network is itself, in serving millions of users around the globe. You will work with operators, subsystem responsible engineers, software engineers, and network engineers inside the Starlink organization as well as key contacts with various major external partners to help ensure the growth of this program.

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