Operations Engineer, Facilities (Starlink)
SpaceX · Redmond, WA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $100k–$118k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
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An engineer-level production role at SpaceX (aerospace & defense) in Redmond, WA. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Automation
- Base pay
- $100k–$118k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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Responsibilities
- ◆Develop internal visual standards for internal work boards, JIRA queuing, PowerBI dashboards, and department workflow
- ◆Support department continuous improvement projects such as new process rollouts/standardization and facilities initiatives
- ◆Define and develop department-level metrics & associated dashboards that quantify the health of our operations and influence change
- ◆Conduct in-depth analyses through SQL queries and other data analysis methods to dive into problems and identify trends for decision making
- ◆Create reports, tools, and standardized metrics for operational measurements and improvements
- ◆Develop automation that mitigates business risk or creates efficiencies within the team
- ◆Implement tools (software or hardware) to reduce wasted effort by engineers and techs
- ◆Take on new projects ad-hoc as the business needs
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
- ✓2+ years of experience working in engineering, operations, manufacturing or facilities management (internship experience qualifies)
Preferred skills and experience
- ✓Experience with Excel, SQL, or Python
- ✓Proficiency with data analysis, data visualization, and cost-benefit analysis
- ✓Experience with CAD software, Power BI, and JIRA
- ✓Experience driving cross-functional product/tool/process improvement efforts
- ✓Experience leading or contributing to construction or facilities projects (office buildouts, TI work, or infrastructure)
- ✓Experience building reporting tools using SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau, or similar
- ✓Experience with Lean principles and structured problem-solving methodologies
- ✓Willingness to learn project management skills and take on new projects independently
- ✓Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
- ✓Excellent written and communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate with and influence stakeholders in higher-level leadership
- ✓Previous experience working in a manufacturing, supply chain, or production environment
Requirements
- ✓Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed, including occasional short-notice domestic travel
- ✓Valid driver's license
- ✓Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
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 .
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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 .
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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.
Operations engineer, facilities (starlink)
As a member of the Starlink facilities team in Redmond, you will apply your knowledge, experience, and creativity to help the organization achieve the highest level of operational excellence across its manufacturing and office facilities. This role focuses on building the processes, systems, and tools that enable the team to operate more efficiently and effectively.
You will serve as an adaptable problem solver who owns process development end-to-end, manages data and dashboards, drives continuous improvement, and supports facilities initiatives. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is comfortable jumping between strategic business intelligence work and operational execution and is not afraid to try new things or take on new projects independently.
Pay Range
Level 1: $100,000.00 - $117,500.00
Level 2: $115,000.00 - $140,000.00
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.
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 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 and 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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.
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