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Data Engineer, Ground Network Engineering (Gateway)

SpaceX is building the technologies to enable human life beyond Earth and is scaling Starlink’s global ground network to support widespread deployment and reliability. The Data Engineer for Ground Network Engineering (Gateway) will combine data engineering, supply chain knowledge, and operations execution to build forecasting models, data pipelines, and backend services that make deployment, inventory, and maintenance fast, predictable, and resilient.

Skills

  • Python
  • SQL
  • API design and integration
  • Data pipelines & ETL
  • Forecasting & demand modeling
  • Inventory and logistics systems (ERP/MRP/WMS)
  • Backend frameworks (FastAPI, Django, Celery)
  • Data visualization (PowerBI, Grafana, Metabase)
  • Kubernetes concepts
  • Experience with telemetry analytics
  • Supply chain/logistics domain knowledge
  • Strong communication and program management

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end workflow deployment and optimization for Starlink Ground Network processes
  • Develop and automate systems to optimize antenna, optical hardware, and spare part flow through inventory and logistics accounting for stock levels, telemetry, and predictive failure models
  • Build and maintain forecasting engines to predict hardware demand for deployment planning and program targets
  • Architect backend services, APIs, and workflows to integrate planning, logistics, and inventory systems (Warpdrive ERP/MRP and 3rd-party logistics APIs)
  • Automate supply chain processes including inventory syncs, order creation, kitting, shipment validation, and spares replenishment
  • Refactor and scale data ingestion and delivery systems to support increased deployment volumes and geographic expansion
  • Create tools and dashboards to track real-time metrics on shipments, inventory, deployment timelines, and reliability
  • Identify and resolve inefficiencies in material flow, develop standardized processes, and define key performance indicators
  • Develop and monitor performance metrics for build, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of ground network hardware
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate engineering needs into system requirements and drive adoption
  • Support emergency deployments and incident response by managing critical operational and data workflows

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field (required)
  • Advanced degree in a relevant discipline (preferred)

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Access to long-term incentives (stock/options/long-term cash awards)
  • Potential discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Paid vacation (approximately 3 weeks) and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Exempt employees eligible for 5 days sick leave per year
  • Paid parental leave
  • Company shuttles from select Seattle locations
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact, mission-driven projects
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