Global Operations Engineer; Starlink

Position: Global Operations Engineer (Starlink)
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.

GLOBAL OPERATIONS ENGINEER (STARLINK)
Starlink is leveraging SpaceX’s experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy the world’s most advanced broadband internet system and largest satellite constellation. The Starlink Growth team combines deep analysis, business strategy, and operational excellence to drive customer retention, improve lifetime value, and scale the business.

As an Operations Engineer, you will drive meaningful initiatives that improve how Starlink operates. You will identify problems, develop practical and scalable solutions, collaborate closely with cross-functional partners, and use data to inform decisions that support Starlink’s growth, profitability, and operational effectiveness.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Apply process improvement methodologies (process mapping, problem solving, visual management, lean principles) to improve self-service, accelerate resolution, and help scale processes across customer experience, logistics, accounting, supply chain, and other teams

Identify engineering and operational issues, determine root causes, and develop solutions for both immediate mitigation and longer-term improvement

Develop and maintain data analysis and tracking tools to monitor customer experience and internal operational performance

Coordinate with cross-functional partners (design, engineering, software, sales, marketing, customer service, logistics, accounting, etc.) to create effective feedback loops

Partner with leadership and stakeholders to support project prioritization, resource allocation, and sustainability of solutions

Manage projects and execute to aggressive timelines while clearly communicating progress and influencing stakeholders

Partner with design, engineering, logistics, and operations teams on new product, feature, and process rollouts by participating in design reviews, supporting beta programs, and creating educational materials

Codify knowledge and best practices for customer-facing and internal systems and keep documentation current and useful

Demonstrate ownership, bias for action, and a focus on building practical solutions that can scale

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, or STEM field2+ years of experience in an operations, process improvement, manufacturing, and/or consulting environment2+ years of experience with Excel, SQL, and Python PREFERRED

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience working successfully in environments with competing priorities and aggressive schedules

Experience contributing to or leading operational and process improvement initiatives

Proficiency with statistics, data analysis, and data visualization

Ability to define, manage, and execute projects independently

Experience with lean, Six Sigma, or related process improvement principles

Experience with programming/scripting languages (Python, SQL, R, JavaScript, or similar)
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including with managers and cross-functional partners

Bias for action, ownership mindset, and history of delivering practical, scalable solutions

Strong interpersonal skills with experience collaborating on or mentoring within small project teams

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Willingness to travel up to 50%
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii)…