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SpaceX's Starlink team is developing the world’s largest satellite internet constellation and is hiring a Gateway Site Development Engineer to design, deploy, and optimize global antenna site hardware and infrastructure. This role combines hands-on hardware and site design with international travel, cross-functional collaboration, and ownership of deployment processes to expand Starlink coverage and system performance.

Skills

  • Hardware and site design for antennas and supporting infrastructure
  • Field deployment and on-site troubleshooting experience
  • Ability to create and review construction drawings and build plans
  • Familiarity with electrical, mechanical, or structural design and analysis
  • Basic scripting or analytical tooling experience (Python, SQL, Matlab) and dashboarding (Tableau, PowerBI)
  • Strong project management and cross-functional communication skills
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally and work extended hours when required

Responsibilities

  • Design antenna sites and supporting site hardware for power, connectivity, and mounting to support Starlink backhaul
  • Travel internationally to collaborate with partners and develop infrastructure build-out plans
  • Develop processes and methods to enable rapid, repeatable antenna deployment
  • Coordinate cross-functionally with business growth, regulatory, and network engineering teams to align technical roadmaps
  • Monitor site reliability and implement robust solutions to maintain system health
  • Manage project deliverables end-to-end and demonstrate ownership from concept through implementation

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or science discipline (required)
  • Advanced degree in engineering or related field (preferred)

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Access to company equity programs (stock, options) and potential bonuses
  • Paid vacation (approx. 3 weeks) and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability insurance
  • 5 days sick leave per year for exempt employees
  • Company shuttle service from select Seattle locations to Redmond office
  • Various employee discounts and perks
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