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Data Engineer (Starlink Growth)

Bastrop, TX
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

At SpaceX, we are leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world's most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world's largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to 8M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system - thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We've only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink's potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to rapidly accelerate our growth around the globe.

As a Data Engineer in the Starlink Growth Analytics & Automation Team, you will be responsible for developing the strategy, key metrics, tools, models, and processes for assessing the health of Starlink business. You will extract valuable insights from data across all business units and the Starlink network itself. You will work closely with technical and business teams to make customer acquisition as efficient as possible. You will bring in the latest and greatest machine learning and statistical technologies to turn data insights into action and autonomous applications.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Build high-visibility, high-confidence, statistically-based dashboards and analytics tools to uncover new or breaking trends in customer growth or experience
  • Transform insights into action items for business and engineering teams, based on statistically-driven evidence
  • Develop and implement monitoring systems and strategies to quickly detect trends and regressions as they arise
  • Work closely with software and production teams to optimize user experience
  • Develop and validate models to forecast customer acquisition

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, physics, mathematics, statistics, or a STEM discipline
  • 1+ years of professional experience building solutions with Python and SQL
  • 1+ years of professional experience with statistical modeling and machine learning algorithms

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • 1+ years of professional experience in analytics, data science, or machine learning
  • Experience building predictive models and machine learning pipelines (clustering analysis, anomaly detection, survival analysis, time series models)  
  • Experience with data visualization skills, including experience in geospatial data representations
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience with developing and deploying tools used for data analysis, machine learning, and statistical modeling
  • Demonstrated capability to parse technical subjects on a deep level
  • Demonstrated ability to jump into ill-defined problem spaces and drive positive outcomes
  • Self-starter attitude, energy, and the ability to communicate effectively across business and technical disciplines
  • Experience designing and utilizing relational database (SQL)
  • Background in statistics or computational physics

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

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. Section 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. Section 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 reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

About SpaceX

SpaceX

SpaceX is one of the most influential aerospace companies in the world, transforming space launch, satellite communications, and deep-space transportation. Founded by Elon Musk, SpaceX designs and manufactures advanced rockets and spacecraft, including Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship, alongside the Dragon spacecraft and the Starlink satellite internet constellation. The company plays a major role in U.S. space access, national security launch capabilities, and commercial space infrastructure.

For job seekers, SpaceX offers opportunities across some of the most demanding engineering disciplines in the industry, including aerospace engineering, propulsion, software development, avionics, manufacturing, robotics, materials science, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to engineers, technicians, and builders who want to work in a high-intensity environment focused on rapid iteration, vertical integration, and hands-on hardware development at scale.

Unlike traditional aerospace contractors that rely heavily on long development cycles, SpaceX operates with a fast-paced, vertically integrated engineering culture where teams design, build, test, and fly systems in rapid succession. Employees often work directly on flight hardware and production systems, contributing to programs that routinely push the boundaries of reusability, launch frequency, and cost reduction in space access.

As global demand for satellite communications, space infrastructure, and national security launch services continues to grow, SpaceX remains one of the most important employers in aerospace and defense-adjacent technology. For professionals seeking a highly challenging, mission-driven career at the cutting edge of spaceflight and advanced engineering, SpaceX stands out as one of the most ambitious and impactful companies in the world.

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