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Principal Network Engineer (Starlink Ground Network)

1 month, 3 weeks ago
United States
Full-time
Lead
Network Engineer
DevOps and Infrastructure
Bash Cisco DHCP DNS Juniper Linux Nagios Python
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SpaceX

SpaceX

SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the aim of revolutionizing space technology and enabling human life on other planets.

Aerospace & Defense
10K-50K
Founded 2002
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Description

  • Manage and expand network interconnections, co-location sites, and points of presence (POPs).
  • Improve network performance and reliability using system performance metrics, including capacity planning and failure remediation.
  • Assist with capacity augmentation and network optimization deployments.
  • Lead network integration and troubleshooting for major and strategic Starlink customers.
  • Collaborate with hardware, software, and network engineers to create or improve Starlink products.
  • Support sales teams with technical pre-sales support as the Starlink technical subject matter expert.
  • Assist with updating system configuration and firmware.
  • Automate network devices and operational/deployment tools.
  • Help architect how Starlink satellite assets integrate with traditional ground networks.
  • Mentor and train junior network engineers.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical or engineering discipline, or 2+ years of professional networking experience in lieu of a degree.
  • 7+ years of networking experience deploying enterprise network solutions and/or cloud and web-scale networks; internship/co-op experience is recognized.
  • Layer-1 experience, such as transport, DWDM, optical fiber, circuit troubleshooting, and activations.
  • Experience deploying networking hardware such as routers, modems, switches, and firewalls.
  • Master’s degree in a technical or engineering discipline is preferred.
  • Experience bringing up switches, routers, firewalls, and servers.
  • Operational experience in a Linux production environment.
  • Experience with Python and/or bash scripting.
  • Routing protocol experience and familiarity with service provider networking concepts, including Ethernet, IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, BRAS, DNS, DHCP, and NTP.
  • Experience with network health monitoring systems such as Observium, SolarWinds, or Nagios.
  • Experience creating documentation and procedures, running projects independently, working on wireless networks, and/or working with SDN or NFV.
  • Cisco, Juniper, Arista, or other industry certification is preferred.
  • Must be willing to travel domestically and globally as needed, primarily for POP deployments and buildout.
  • Must be available for on-call rotations.
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
  • Must meet ITAR eligibility requirements as a U.S. citizen/national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or otherwise eligible for required U.S. Department of State authorization.

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $200,000 to $285,000 per year.
  • Eligible for long-term incentives, including company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards.
  • Potential discretionary bonuses.
  • Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan, plus short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Approximately 3 weeks of paid vacation, plus 10 or more paid holidays per year.
  • Paid sick leave in accordance with company policy.

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