NETWORK ENGINEER (STARSHIELD)

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.NETWORK ENGINEER (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. The Starshield team is building highly reliable in-space mesh networks, designing secure systems to guarantee access to space, designing next-gen communication and sensing software, and more.As a Network Engineer you will drive the operation, build and deployment of the Starshield service provider network, which supports critical national security missions. You and your teammates will own the network design and be responsible for proposing and implementing continual improvements to add more capabilities and customers. You will also be responsible for monitoring and improving network security, improving network performance and reliability, and optimizing network deployments.RESPONSIBILITES:Manage and expand network interconnections, network co-location sites and points of presence (POPs)Manage network infrastructure and deployments to Top Secret datacentersImprove network performance and reliability based upon system performance metrics, including capacity planning, failure detection and remediationAssist in capacity augmentation and network optimization deploymentsLead network integration and troubleshooting effortsCollaborate with hardware, software, and network engineers to improve the Starshield network designAssist in updating system configuration and firmwareBuild automation for network devices, operational and deployment toolsBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree in a technical or engineering discipline AND 1+ years of professional or internship networking experience deploying enterprise network solutions or cloud and web-scale networks; OR 3+ years of professional networking experience deploying enterprise network solutions or cloud and web-scale networksProfessional Layer-1 experience (e.g., transport, DWDM, optical fiber, circuit troubleshooting, activations, etc.)Hands on experience with the build-out and deployment of hardware at datacenters and interacting with datacenters (e.g., remote hands, cross-connect execution, etc.)Experience bringing up switches, routers, firewalls and serversPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:Master’s degree in a technical or engineering disciplineExperience with physical troubleshooting of fiber & circuitsDeep understanding of service provider networks including but not limited to:
Connectivity (Ethernet, IPv4, IPv6 and MPLS)Routing (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS)Switching and routingInternet services (subscriber provisioning, BRAS, DNS, DHCP, NTP)Experience implementing network security functionsCisco, Juniper, Arista or other industry certificationAbility to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectivelyAbility to obtain and maintain a Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearanceADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: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 testingMust be willing to travel domestically and globally in the future when neededMust be available for on-call rotationsMust be willing to work extended hours and weekends as neededCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Pay Range: Network Engineer/Level I: $120,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year Network Engineer/Level II: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00/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 $15,000 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 & 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. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.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 notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.