International Infrastructure Operations Specialist (Starlink)
About The Position
The Infrastructure Operations team oversees suppliers, costs, and delivery of the ground network worldwide. We're seeking talented team members to grow and manage our global antenna ground stations (Gateways) and datacenter points of presence (PoPs). In this high-impact role, you'll cultivate strategic partnerships with key ground infrastructure suppliers—including datacenters, fiber companies/ISPs, internet exchanges (IXs), and other in-region partners—to identify, deliver, and operate Starlink's ground infrastructure. As our footprint expands, you'll tackle challenges in supplier management, cost optimization, speed to activation, service delivery, and reliability. We're looking for creative, fast problem-solvers who thrive on challenges outside their comfort zone.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, or 2+ years of experience working in one or more of the following fields: Hardware or product management, Engineering, Procurement, Supply chain management, Strategy and operations, Technology
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing an international supplier base or working internationally
- Self-starting, able to identify areas for improvement with minimal direction
- Experience in managing technical or construction projects from beginning to end
- Ability to tackle complex and ambiguous problems
- Excellent project management, communication, and organizational skills
- Development experience in Python, C# or other object-oriented language
- Experience or interest in data analysis, data visualization, and/or financial analysis
- Demonstrates commitment to SpaceX’s goals of reusability, renewability, and sustainability
Responsibilities
- Find and establish the regional and global supplier partnerships needed to acquire, build, expand, and successfully operate Starlink’s ground infrastructure
- Execute long-term agreements with major suppliers by negotiating creative and flexible contracts
- Ensure procurement and delivery of regional ground infrastructure is completed on time and on or under budget
- Meet aggressive targets for spend/suppliers, speed, and quality in accordance with regional and team goals
- Cultivate the business, cultural, technical, and regulatory expertise needed in your region to assess and ensure the health and reliability of our current and future ground infrastructure
- Drive improvement, standardization, and scalability of planning processes, workflows, tools, and resources
Benefits
- Company stock
- Stock options
- Long-term cash awards
- Discretionary bonuses
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Medical coverage
- Vision coverage
- Dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Various other discounts and perks
- 3 weeks of paid vacation
- 10 or more paid holidays per year
- Paid sick time (in compliance with state and federal law for Washington State employees)
- Company shuttles (for select Seattle locations to Redmond office)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
