International Infrastructure Operations Specialist (Starlink

SpaceX International Infrastructure Operations Specialist (Starlink)

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is 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.

Starlink is revolutionizing global connectivity as the world's largest satellite-based ISP, powered by our vast satellite constellation and global ground infrastructure.

• Find and establish the regional and global supplier partnerships needed to acquire, build, expand, and successfully operate Starlink’s ground infrastructure.
• Execute long-term agreements with major suppliers by negotiating creative and flexible contracts.
• Ensure procurement and delivery of regional ground infrastructure is completed on time and on or under budget.
• Meet aggressive targets for spend/suppliers, speed, and quality in accordance with regional and team goals.
• Cultivate the business, cultural, technical, and regulatory expertise needed in your region to assess and ensure the health and reliability of our current and future ground infrastructure.
• Drive improvement, standardization, and scalability of planning processes, workflows, tools, and resources.

• Bachelor’s degree, or 2+ years of experience working in one or more of the following fields:
  • Hardware or product management
  • Engineering
  • Procurement
  • Supply chain management
  • Strategy and operations
  • Technology

• Experience managing an international supplier base or working internationally.
• Self-starting, able to identify areas for improvement with minimal direction.
• Experience in managing technical or construction projects from beginning to end.
• Ability to tackle complex and ambiguous problems.
• Excellent project management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Development experience in Python, C# or other object-oriented language.
• Experience or interest in data analysis, data visualization, and/or financial analysis.
• Demonstrates commitment to SpaceX’s goals of reusability, renewability, and sustainability.

• Must be willing to work long hours and occasional weekends when necessary to support launch and critical project timelines.
• Willingness to travel to domestic and international infrastructure locations.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Sourcing Specialist/Level I: $85,000.00 - $ per year
• Sourcing Specialist/Level II: $95,000.00 - $ 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  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 in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for round-trip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

• 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) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affictsive Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to