Careers at SpaceX

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. IT NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER, OUTSIDE PLANT The IT Network Infrastructure Engineering team designs and builds critical infrastructure that supports the functionality, growth, and reliability of all networking in the ever-expanding and changing spaceport city of Starbase, Texas. The team plans, designs, and constructs new data centers, manufacturing facilities, logistics warehouses, propellant generation plants, and launch pads for our mission to make life multiplanetary and understand the universe. This role will support the design, documentation, and coordination of outside plant (OSP) fiber optic infrastructure, focusing on producing accurate construction drawings, route maps, and as-built records using CAD and GIS tools. RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepare and revise OSP fiber design drawings, conduit layouts, splice diagrams, and permitting packages in AutoCAD Create and maintain GIS-based route maps, asset inventories, and spatial data for fiber pathways, vaults, and handholes Assist with field surveys, redline markups, and conversion of field data into final drawings and GIS layers Support BOM development, quantity take-offs, and basic loss-budget calculations Coordinate with senior engineers, construction teams, and utilities on design changes and as-built updates Ensure drawings and GIS data comply with company standards, TIA/BICSI guidelines, and local permitting requirements BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or other STEM discipline and 5+ years of experience in outside plant (OSP) design; OR 7+ years of experience in outside plant (OSP) design in lieu of a degree. Experience using CAD (preferably AutoCAD) for utility/telecom drawings. Experience with GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS, or equivalent) for mapping and spatial analysis. PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Strong familiarity of fiber optic OSP concepts such as conduit systems, aerial/buried placement, splicing, and terminations. Strong attention to detail and ability to produce clear, accurate technical drawings. Prior experience in telecommunications/ISP/IT network infrastructure Experience with Google Earth, KML/KMZ files, or CAD-to-GIS data exchange Experience designing and building OSP fiber infrastructure for hyperscale AI data centers. Experience designing and building OSP fiber infrastructure for industrial facilities such as oil & gas. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Willingness to participate in an after-hours on-call rotation and work extended hours or weekends as necessary. Willingness to be in the field working alongside technicians, overseeing contractors, and preparing construction updates. Willingness to travel (up to 20%, including flying to other sites worldwide) and potential time at sea supporting marine systems. Ability to lift 30 lbs. Ability to work at heights. Ability to drive (active valid driver's license). 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) 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 Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com .

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. IT SECURITY ENGINEER - TOP SECRET CLEARANCE SpaceX is looking for an IT Security Engineer with deep knowledge and broad experience across enterprise security technologies, in addition to broader experience with identity, endpoint protection, SIEM, and vulnerability management. This employee will be a member of the Information Technology team and will support SpaceX personnel and systems on classified networks. The ideal candidate will be flexible and flourish in a fast-paced and challenging environment. They should be a self-starter, self-motivator, and possess the ingenuity to excel at this position. RESPONSIBILITIES Work closely with o ther SpaceX IT administrators and engineers to gather requirements, research, evaluate, design, plan, deploy, and support security solutions and related technologies in a world-class environment that meets the needs of the demanding SpaceX engineering teams. Build highly resilient, high-performance, scalable, and flexible systems. Take lessons learned and technology standards from the SpaceX Enterprise and apply them in smaller classified environments. Exercise a high degree of responsibility for the processes, systems, and tools you create and manage; all supporting the goal of making humanity an interplanetary species. Design, deploy, and operate security controls for classified corporate-style IT networks, including authentication and identity services (hardware tokens, certificate-based authentication, privileged access), on-premises SIEM for logging and detection, endpoint/host protection, and vulnerability management. Harden and secure traditional IT services used by engineering staff (email, file servers/shares, directory services, collaboration tools, and internal applications); review and improve permissions, group membership, and access models to reduce standing privilege. Partner with systems, network, and application owners to securely design, deploy, and operate applications (authentication/authorization, logging, patching, least privilege). Lead or support detection, triage, and incident response for the classified IT environment. Make recommendations, justify, and implement improvements using an accepted change control methodology . Work within a diverse group to design and deliver creative solutions and resolve problems in a timely and proactive manner by interacting with internal business units. Define, document, and follow standards and best practices for systems design, testing, and implementation. Drive scripting and automation to develop solutions to common problems and repeatable security tasks (baselines, evidence collection, health checks). BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or another STEM discipline; OR 4+ years of professional experience in enterprise IT security engineering in lieu of a degree. 3+ years of hands-on experience securing traditional IT environments (identity/MFA, endpoint security, SIEM, vulnerability scanning, email or file services). Experience administering or operating at least two of the following: on-premises SIEM, enterprise EDR/AV, enterprise vulnerability management platform. Active Top Secret / SCI (TS/SCI) clearance. PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Experience securing IT for engineering or corporate users in classified or restricted networks. Strong practical experience with hardware-token / FIDO2 / smart-card MFA and directory-integrated identity. SIEM administration or detection engineering experience (on-premises). Enterprise EDR/AV policy and operations experience. Enterprise vulnerability management and remediation workflows. Hardening Windows and Linux servers; securing file shares, email gateways, and internal applications. Permissions/access reviews, least privilege, and privilege-escalation reduction. SOC or blue-team incident response experience on enterprise IT estates. Scripting/automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash, Ansible) for security operations. Familiarity with NIST 800-53 control families as implemented by IT security engineering. Excellent communication skills with IT systems engineers and engineering end users. Ability to work independently in a closed environment and deliver durable security operations. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Pay Range: Level 1: $130,000.00 - $160,000.00 Level 2: $150,000.00 - $195,000.00 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. 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 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. Those with an active clearance will receive a 10% differential, up to an additional $20,000 annually, once officially briefed into a classified program. 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) 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 Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com .

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. OT SYSTEMS ENGINEER, PROPELLANT GENERATION & INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS SpaceX is looking for a highly skilled and versatile OT (Operational Technology) Systems Engineer to implement and support the backend infrastructure for our next-generation controls and industrial software platforms critical to our launch, manufacturing, and commodities generation environments. This role is embedded within the mission IT organization to provide support to dedicated controls engineering organizations while leveraging adjacent IT expertise, tooling, and technologies. This role will balance support of legacy controls support systems with modernization and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate thrives in high-stakes settings, brings a strong sense of urgency balanced with operational excellence, and combines deep OT expertise with IT technologies such as virtualization, VDI, GitOps, network-level redundancy and edge compute solutions to create streamlined and secure ICS environments. RESPONSIBILITIES: Design, deploy, and augment next-generation OT environments that support plant and launch systems across multiple sites. Install, configure, maintain, and support industry-standard controls software platforms as well as internally developed HMIs. Integrate established and emergent IT technologies to simplify management, improve security, and create scalable plant environments. Deploy and maintain development, test, and staging environments to enable controlled, systematic change introduction. Provide direct support during launch, test, and production campaigns. Perform systems/software upgrades and maintenance between critical operations (including evenings and weekends as needed). Proactively monitor services and respond rapidly to incidents to maintain high availability and performance. Leverage automation tools and contribute to infrastructure-as-code and broader DevOps initiatives with a focus on ICS environments. Work with internal controls engineers to iterate on simulation and emulation environment to enhance test coverage and augment change control processes. Write and maintain standards, architectures, best practices, and documentation (including system overviews, design drawings, and operational procedures), with emphasis on highly reliable and secure industrial environments, especially at data boundaries. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, security, controls, and operations) as well as external customers and integrators to design robust OT architectures and resolve technical issues. Ensure OT systems are configured and maintained in compliance with industry and cybersecurity standards (e.g., Purdue Model, IEC 62443). BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or other STEM discipline and 3+ years of professional experience in OT systems engineering or industrial control systems administration; OR 5+ years of professional experience in OT systems engineering or industrial control systems administration in lieu of a degree. Experience with multiple industry standard controls software platforms and tools. Experience designing, deploying, supporting, and troubleshooting OT environments in high-reliability settings. PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Demonstrated project management experience leading multiple concurrent projects from planning through execution and closeout, including scope definition, scheduling, resource coordination, and stakeholder communication across cross-functional engineering and operations teams. Experience supporting real-time systems, industrial control networks, or operational technology (OT) environments in aerospace, defense, energy, or similar high-reliability industries. Experience designing architectures that incorporate hyperconverged, rugged industrial edge, and distributed compute technologies. Working knowledge of industrial protocols, controls networks, and OT cybersecurity best practices. Proficiency in scripting (Bash/PowerShell/Python) and automation frameworks (Puppet, Terraform, Ansible, etc.). Experience with configuration management, provisioning, infrastructure as code, and DevOps concepts/tools. Familiarity with Active Directory, multi-platform authentication, and identity environments in OT contexts. System administration experience managing Windows and Linux servers, rudimentary database administration exposure, and storage/backup experience. Network administration experience and understanding of the OSI model, especially Layer 1/2/3 considerations as they apply to industrial and controls networks. Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with internal/external customers, vendors, and management in both formal and informal situations. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to pass DoD background check for launch site access. Willingness to participate in an after-hours on-call rotation and work extended hours or weekends as necessary. Willingness to travel (up to 20%, including flying to other sites worldwide) and potential time at sea supporting marine systems. Ability to lift 30 lbs. Ability to work at heights. Ability to drive (active valid driver's license). 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) 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 Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com .

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. IT SYSTEMS ENGINEER - TOP SECRET CLEARANCE SpaceX is looking for a Systems Engineer with deep knowledge and broad experience across Microsoft-based technologies, in addition to broader experience and capability with networking and Linux technologies. This employee will be a member of the Information Technology team and will support SpaceX personnel and systems. The ideal candidate will be flexible and flourish in a fast paced and challenging environment. He or she should be a self-starter, self-motivator and possess ingenuity to excel at this position. RESPONSIBILITIES: Work closely with other SpaceX IT administrators and engineers to gather requirements, research, evaluate, design, plan, deploy, and support enterprise software platforms and related technologies in a world-class environment that meets the needs of the demanding SpaceX engineering teams. Build highly-resilient, high-performance, scalable, and flexible systems. Take lessons learned and technology standards from the SpaceX Enterprise and apply them in smaller air-gapped environments. Exercise a high degree of responsibility for the processes, systems, and tools you create and manage; all supporting the goal of making humanity an interplanetary species. Make recommendations, justify, and implement improvements using an accepted change control methodology. Work within a diverse group to design and deliver creative solutions and resolve problems in a timely and proactive manner by interacting with internal business units. Define, document and follow standards and best practices for systems design, testing, and implementation. Drive scripting and automation to develop solutions to common problems. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 5+ years of experience in IT systems; or 7+ years of experience in IT systems in lieu of a bachelor’s degree. 3+ years of experience with Windows servers in physical and virtualized enterprise level environments. 3+ years of experience with Active Directory, Kerberos, and multi-platform authentication/identification environments. 1+ years of experience with networking technologies and the Linux operating system environment. 1+ year of scripting experience. Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance. PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Expertise in creating repeatable, reliable, scalable systems architectures, with high availability, fault tolerance, performance tuning, monitoring, and statistics/metrics collection. Expert working knowledge (including the ability to setup, configure, upgrade, manage, and troubleshoot) Windows-based systems and services such as DHCP, DNS, IIS, MS-SQL, NPS, etc. Experience with Enterprise Microsoft Exchange deployments. Expertise in source code and version control tools. Experience with configuration management, provisioning, infrastructure as code, and other DevOps concepts and tools. Strong familiarity with Windows Server 2016/2019 (i.e. AD, DNS, DHCP, etc). Networking experience in IPv4, switching, routing, firewalls and HA architecture. Must be comfortable working with mission critical and sensitive systems, with a sense of urgency appropriate to the responsibilities. Excellent communications skills with the ability to communicate with internal/external customers, vendors, management etc. in both formal and informal situations. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Active Top Secret or TS/SCI with Polygraph. Note that an active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions. If so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing. Must be willing to do some travel domestically and globally ( < 10%) in the future as needed. Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Pay Range: IT Systems Engineer: $130,000.00 - $175,000.00/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. Those with an active clearance will receive a 10% differential, up to an additional $20,000 annually, once officially briefed into a classified program. 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. 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) 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 Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com .

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. IT WINDOWS SYSTEMS ENGINEER - TOP SECRET CLEARANCE SpaceX is looking for a Windows Systems Engineer with deep knowledge and broad experience across Microsoft-based technologies, in addition to broader experience and capability with networking and Linux technologies. This employee will be a member of the Information Technology team and will support SpaceX personnel and systems. The ideal candidate will be flexible and flourish in a fast paced and challenging environment. He or she should be a self-starter, self-motivator and possess ingenuity to excel at this position. RESPONSIBILITIES: Work closely with other SpaceX IT administrators and engineers to gather requirements, research, evaluate, design, plan, deploy, and support enterprise software platforms and related technologies in a world-class environment that meets the needs of the demanding SpaceX engineering teams. Build highly-resilient, high-performance, scalable, and flexible systems. Take lessons learned and technology standards from the SpaceX Enterprise and apply them in smaller air-gapped environments. Exercise a high degree of responsibility for the processes, systems, and tools you create and manage; all supporting the goal of making humanity an interplanetary species. Make recommendations, justify, and implement improvements using an accepted change control methodology. Work within a diverse group to design and deliver creative solutions and resolve problems in a timely and proactive manner by interacting with internal business units. Define, document and follow standards and best practices for systems design, testing, and implementation. Drive scripting and automation to develop solutions to common problems. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 5+ years of experience in IT systems; or 7+ years of experience in IT systems in lieu of a bachelor’s degree. 3+ years of experience with Windows servers in physical and virtualized enterprise level environments. 3+ years of experience with Active Directory, Kerberos, and multi-platform authentication/identification environments. 1+ years of experience with networking technologies and the Linux operating system environment. 1+ year of scripting experience. Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance. PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Expertise in creating repeatable, reliable, scalable systems architectures, with high availability, fault tolerance, performance tuning, monitoring, and statistics/metrics collection. Expert working knowledge (including the ability to setup, configure, upgrade, manage, and troubleshoot) Windows-based systems and services such as DHCP, DNS, IIS, MS-SQL, NPS, etc. Experience with Enterprise Microsoft Exchange deployments. Expertise in source code and version control tools. Experience with configuration management, provisioning, infrastructure as code, and other DevOps concepts and tools. Strong familiarity with Windows Server 2016/2019 (i.e. AD, DNS, DHCP, etc). Networking experience in IPv4, switching, routing, firewalls and HA architecture. Must be comfortable working with mission critical and sensitive systems, with a sense of urgency appropriate to the responsibilities. Excellent communications skills with the ability to communicate with internal/external customers, vendors, management etc. in both formal and informal situations. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Active Top Secret or TS/SCI with Polygraph. Note that an active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions. If so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing. Must be willing to do some travel domestically and globally ( < 10%) in the future as needed. Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Pay Range: IT Windows Systems Engineer: $130,000.00 - $175,000.00/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. Those with an active clearance will receive a 10% differential, up to an additional $20,000 annually, once officially briefed into a classified program. 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. 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) 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 Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com .

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. KUBERNETES PLATFORM INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER (STARLINK) 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 9M+ 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 an engineer focused on Starlink’s software and network infrastructure, you will design, operate and scale the infrastructure we use to run the world’s largest satellite constellation and manage a network that handles millions of daily users worldwide. These positions cover a variety of areas ranging from Site Reliability Engineering, to Developer Operations, to our internal Kubernetes platforms. You will develop automation to deploy and manage on-premise compute resources, create highly scalable and maintainable software products, and directly collaborate with engineering across the board. RESPONSIBILITES: Develop automation to deploy and manage on-premise Kubernetes clusters Deploy and manage core infrastructure such as databases, monitoring and distributed storage Closely collaborate with software engineers to create highly scalable, operable, and maintainable products Engage in and improve the whole lifecycle of services -- from inception and design, through deployment, operation and refinement Monitoring and alerting supporting systems to have high availability Hands-on integration and troubleshooting across the entire Starlink stack Identify areas for improvement and create innovative solutions that enable high system availability BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems/IT, or an engineering discipline and 1+ years of professional experience in Site Reliability Engineering or DevOps; OR 3+ years of professional experience in Site Reliability Engineering or DevOps in lieu of a degree 1+ years of professional experience with Linux operating systems Experience with Terraform, Ansible, or other infrastructure tools Experience with containerization technologies (i.e. OCI containers, Kubernetes) Experience scripting in Bash, Python, or other similar languages Development experience in Python, C++, or Go PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 1+ years of experience with Python and Python-based development frameworks Experience managing Kubernetes clusters, not just using them Knowledge of Linux boot process and systems configuration Deep understanding of testing, continuous integration, build, deployment & continuous monitoring Understanding of relevant build technologies, such as Bazel and Makefiles Focus on performance bottlenecks and performance improvement techniques Understanding of distributed databases and data modeling Experience with automatically managing dozens, hundreds, or thousands of servers (eg: Terraform or Ansible) Strong networking knowledge of TCP/IP Excellent communications skills with the ability to communicate with customers, peers, management etc. in both formal and informal situations ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Pay Range: Level 1: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 Level 2: $145,000.00 - $175,000.00 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. 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 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 roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday. 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) 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 Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com .

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. LEAD FULL STACK ENGINEER, STARSHIP MANUFACTURING (APPLICATION SOFTWARE) The application software team is the central nervous system of SpaceX – we create mission critical applications that are used throughout SpaceX to accelerate launch vehicle production and flight as well as systems that allow Starlink to grow into a worldwide fast, reliable Internet service. Our team is currently creating and evolving systems to enable rapid build and reuse of Starship as well as designing the next generation manufacturing software that will be used in high throughput factories for Starlink. Other applications range from platforms that support concurrent streams of data from many always-on assets to manage the world’s largest satellite constellation to public facing systems where customers can join our Starlink network globally. We work closely with engineers throughout the company to create and update our systems with respect to crewed launches, Starship flights, changes to the Starlink network and much more. Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here - rather we look for smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving problems and want to make an impact on a super inspiring mission. You will have full ownership of challenging problems, working with a team of enthusiastic engineers to design and produce solutions that enable SpaceX to move towards our goals at a rapid pace. The success of the missions at SpaceX depends on the software that you and your team produce. As a Lead Software Engineer on the Application Software team, you will have the opportunity to lead a team of highly skilled engineers both from a technical and personnel development perspective. RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly manage a team of software engineers Own all aspects, including prioritization, implementation, and delivery, of a system roadmap Provide strong technical leadership with a focus on continuous improvement Manage and track multiple priorities while maintaining a focus towards common project goals Develop highly reliable and available software systems Maintain highest standards of excellence, never settle for the status quo Collaborate with other leaders in the department, and across the company, to ensure success for SpaceX BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline and 3+ years of software development experience; OR 6+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree 1+ years of experience with object-oriented programming 1+ years of experience with leading software teams or projects PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Programming experience in Python, C#, .NET, Go, Java, or similar object-oriented language Front-end experience in Angular, React, or similar JavaScript framework Experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or similar database technologies 4+ years of experience building single page web applications Expertise in designing software systems Expertise in testing and infrastructure Expertise in profiling and improving application performance Domain expertise in manufacturing systems Strong desire to mentor and grow employees Able to collaborate across group and department lines with a wide range of engineers and managers, including networking and working in a team development environment Excellent communication and teamwork skills ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed Must be willing to travel when needed 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) 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 Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com .

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. LEAD PCB DESIGNER (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. This is an opportunity to build and lead a new PCB design team for Starshield. In addition to hiring top-notch PCB designers, this role will require close collaboration with electrical and mechanical engineering teams as well as supply chain, manufacturing, and reliability teams to design boards that meet performance and reliability requirements. As the Starshield satellite and ground system designs evolve, you will be expected to learn new technologies, mentor other designers, and constantly look for opportunities to improve our designs and reduce layout time. RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead and hire a team of high-performance printed circuit board (PCB) designers Establish priorities and projects with clear scope and objectives Develop growth plans for team members to develop their capabilities Review and guide new projects to maintain cost and performance objectives Drive the development of the electronic data management solutions Determine layer stackup; perform component package selection, component placement, routing feasibility studies, and signal routing of digital, analog, RF, and power conversion of PCBs Create and release documentation for fabrication of PCBs Collaborate with internal teams and PCB vendors to continually improve design rules, constraints, and design for test and manufacture guidelines Standardize and maintain release of documentation for fabrication of PCBs Utilize PCB design tools; maintain and evaluate new tools, and train team members to use tools BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline 2+ years of PCB design experience 1+ years of experience leading teams and/or projects PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Experience designing boards for high volume production and executing on tight deadlines Deep understanding of DFM/DFA/DFT (design for manufacturing, design for assembly, design for test) rules and PCB fabrication process. Mastery of tools such as Valor Enterprise. 2+ years of experience with PCB layout and routing in one or all of the following areas: modern passive and active electronics components, surface-mount, RF components, ball-grid array and similar fine pitch, or high pin density components Experience with ECAD libraries and library configuration management Experience with Mentor Xpedition and/or Altium Designer Experience with layout of mixed analog and digital designs, high speed buses, FPGA, DRAM and CPU designs, power supplies, DC-DC converters, transmission lines, impedance-controlled traces, and power traces Experience with MIL-STD, commercial and IPC standards and design Experience with scripting and automation Professional experience leading a team, while providing technical direction and strong mentoring skills Excellent communication skills for articulating complex concepts, problems, and solutions across all levels within the organization Active TS/SCI clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Able to work extended hours and weekends as needed to support critical path development and/or critical on-orbit operations An active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions; if so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Pay range: Lead PCB Designer: $135,000.00 - $195,000.00/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. Those with an active clearance will receive a 10% differential, up to an additional $20,000 annually, once officially briefed into a classified program. 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. 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) 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 Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com .

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. LEAD POWER SYSTEMS ENGINEER SpaceX power systems engineers work in a fast-paced environment with other engineering disciplines to provide detailed designs and construction specifications for the installation of new equipment and systems. RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead a team of engineers to provide support for the design, operation, material/component selection and procurement, construction, activation, and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems, load center panels, and supporting infrastructure Communicate with electrical utilities personnel for design/engineering and maintenance to provide support and direction to electricians and technicians during construction, activation, and maintenance of power distribution, motor control centers, test stands, and equipment Support testing campaigns by monitoring and reviewing critical issue tickets, responding in a timely fashion to troubleshoot and remedy electrical equipment Develop novel ways to streamline site-wide processes and increase the reliability and efficiency of testing operations for the Rocket Development Facility Perform any additional tasks that ensure efficient and effective testing, as required BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering 5+ years of experience working as an electrical engineer focusing on power distribution systems PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Professional Engineering license Experience with electrical and power distribution systems of high, medium, and low voltage Experience creating and implementing process/design solutions without shutting down or pausing business operations Experience designing and installing systems in a Class 1, Division 1 and Division 2 environment Acute attention to detail, ability to see interactions with other systems to avoid problems Familiarity with National Electric Code, National Fire Protection Association and International Building Code analysis Experience with: Substations (utility company) Switchgear and motor control centers Primary (12,470Vac) and secondary (480/277Vac) power distribution Delta/Wye transformer configurations Panel circuit assignment Load center balancing Building lighting, building construction specifications, and facility grounding Combination motor starters, Variable Frequency Drives, electrical motor troubleshooting/repair AutoCAD - Intermediate skill level (AutoCAD Electrical a plus) UPS systems, Backup Generators, Automatic Transfer Switches ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Role may require extended hours, weekend work and shift schedules, that vary depending on site operational needs; flexibility required Willing to perform hands-on work in all environments (heat, cold, rain), in tight quarters, or at heights Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed Ability to remain focused while working in hazardous environments and while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) Ability to work in a high-concentration, high-stress environment, under possible extended work hours Ability to lift up to 50lbs. unassisted 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) 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 Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com .

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. AI ENGINEER, PLATFORM INFRASTRUCTURE, SPECIAL PROGRAMS As an AI Engineer, Platform Infrastructure you will build the tooling, and work with our cleared engineers at classified sites execute it. The quality of what you build directly determines how effectively those engineers can operate in environments where they cannot call you for help. Your tooling must be deterministic, complete, well-tested, and foolproof. RESPONSIBILITIES: Design and build the deployment generator. Create and maintain platform documentation. Build the bundle pipeline. Implement profile-driven rendering for public cloud, enterprise on-prem, and classified air-gap targets based on profile selection. Build and maintain the cross-profile CI matrix. Build the testing and validation framework. Integrate with the existing Supercompute team's operators, Helm charts, and CRDs by consuming their work as inputs to the generator without modifying production infrastructure. Own the monitoring stack migration. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, computer engineering, physics, data science, or engineering discipline. 1+ years of experience in Go Lang and/or Python. 1+ years of experience working with Kubernetes or similar tooling for automating, developing and scaling containerized applications. PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance. Experience building CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation (Buildkite, GitHub Actions, or equivalent). Familiarity with container image management. Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Pulumi or Terraform) and understanding of state management tradeoffs. Understanding of Linux systems. Experience building air-gapped or disconnected deployment tooling where all dependencies must be pre-staged. Familiarity with GPU infrastructure, including NVIDIA drivers, CUDA, NCCL, InfiniBand/RoCE networking. Experience with PXE boot, cloud-init, squashfs, or other bare metal provisioning technologies. Own the bare metal provisioning pipeline. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed. 20% travel may be required to government sites. This position requires successfully obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret Security Clearance as a condition of employment. While the clearance may not be immediately necessary upon hire, we encourage you to initiate the application process promptly upon accepting this offer. Your ability to secure the necessary clearance is essential for fulfilling key responsibilities of the role. Should you be unable to obtain it, SpaceX reserves the right to modify or terminate your employment to align with operational needs. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Pay range: AI Engineer: $135,000 - $230,000/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. 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) 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 Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com .