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Gateway Engineer (Starshield)

SpaceX's Starshield program applies SpaceX capabilities to national security missions. The Gateway Engineer will design, build, and maintain global gateway (ground station) sites, working across mechanical, electrical, and software domains while coordinating with internal teams, vendors, and customers to deliver highly reliable ground infrastructure.

Skills

  • Engineering fundamentals across mechanical, electrical, and software domains
  • Hands-on troubleshooting and root-cause analysis
  • Experience with fiber optic networking and datacenter design
  • Familiarity with ground station planning and deployment
  • Proficiency with 3D modeling (Siemens NX or equivalent)
  • Basic coding ability (Python, MATLAB, C++, SQL, or similar)
  • Strong project management and vendor/contractor coordination
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Own business and engineering outcomes for Starshield ground infrastructure
  • Design, build, and maintain antennas, gateway sites, and fiber circuits
  • Manage vendors, contractors, customers, and cross-functional internal teams
  • Create ground-related products and interfaces for the Starshield constellation
  • Develop software and automation to support hardware and infrastructure
  • Coordinate with logistics, contracting, satellite operations, software, manufacturing, and RF teams

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (required)

Benefits

  • Base salary plus eligibility for long-term incentives (stock, options, or cash awards)
  • Potential discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Approximately 3 weeks paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave per company policy and various employee discounts and perks
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SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, is an aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company aiming to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

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