Global Operations Engineer
US$100,000 – US$165,000 / yr base salary
Posted 4 Aug 2026
Advertised as “Global Operations Engineer (Starlink)”
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- Expected experience
- 2+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
| Base salary | US$100,000 – US$165,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyComputer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, STEM
Study levelBachelor's
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.
GLOBAL OPERATIONS ENGINEER (STARLINK)
Starlink is leveraging SpaceX’s experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy the world’s most advanced broadband internet system and largest satellite constellation. The Starlink Growth team combines deep analysis, business strategy, and operational excellence to drive customer retention, improve lifetime value, and scale the business.
As an Operations Engineer, you will drive meaningful initiatives that improve how Starlink operates. You will identify problems, develop practical and scalable solutions, collaborate closely with cross-functional partners, and use data to inform decisions that support Starlink’s growth, profitability, and operational effectiveness.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Apply process improvement methodologies (process mapping, problem solving, visual management, lean principles) to improve self-service, accelerate resolution, and help scale processes across customer experience, logistics, accounting, supply chain, and other teams
- Identify engineering and operational issues, determine root causes, and develop solutions for both immediate mitigation and longer-term improvement
- Develop and maintain data analysis and tracking tools to monitor customer experience and internal operational performance
- Coordinate with cross-functional partners (design, engineering, software, sales, marketing, customer service, logistics, accounting, etc.) to create effective feedback loops
- Partner with leadership and stakeholders to support project prioritization, resource allocation, and sustainability of solutions
- Manage projects and execute to aggressive timelines while clearly communicating progress and influencing stakeholders
- Partner with design, engineering, logistics, and operations teams on new product, feature, and process rollouts by participating in design reviews, supporting beta programs, and creating educational materials
- Codify knowledge and best practices for customer-facing and internal systems and keep documentation current and useful
- Demonstrate ownership, bias for action, and a focus on building practical solutions that can scale
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, or STEM field
- 2+ years of experience in an operations, process improvement, manufacturing, and/or consulting environment
- 2+ years of experience with Excel, SQL, and Python