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Sr. Operations Engineer (Starlink Growth)

Bastrop, TX · On-site

$69K - $93K/yr

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is ... product, and operational defects; design and drive comprehensive solutions at scale • Deeply ...

SpaceX

Network Operations Engineer (Starlink)

Redmond, WA · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. NETWORK OPERATIONS ENGINEER (STARLINK) Starlink is the world ...

SpaceX

Sr. Software Engineer (Platform Team)

Bastrop, TX · On-site

$121K - $160K/yr

Your work will directly accelerate SpaceX production and development by enabling every team to move ... operations teams BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer ...

SpaceX

Software Engineer (Platform Team)

Bastrop, TX · On-site

SOFTWARE ENGINEER (PLATFORM TEAM) The Platform Team is responsible for building the foundational ... Your work will directly accelerate SpaceX production and development by enabling every team to move ...

SpaceX

Principal Software Engineer (Platform Team)

Bastrop, TX · On-site

$134K - $180K/yr

PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER (PLATFORM TEAM) The Platform Team builds the foundational tooling and ... Your strategic leadership will be critical to accelerating SpaceX production and development by ...

SpaceX

Software Engineer (Platform Team)

Bastrop, TX

SOFTWARE ENGINEER (PLATFORM TEAM) The Platform Team is responsible for building the foundational ... Your work will directly accelerate SpaceX production and development by enabling every team to move ...

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79% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
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At SpaceX, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

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Is the health insurance from SpaceX affordable enough for their workers?

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99% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
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Do people get paid time off at SpaceX?

Most people get paid time off work.
96% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 98 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

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Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 68% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 6% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 3% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 24% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do workers at SpaceX worry about hours?

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Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.

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54% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at SpaceX?

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90% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
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Do SpaceX managers change schedules at the last minute?

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84% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do jobs at SpaceX spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
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55% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
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Based on data from 94 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

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Sr. Operations Engineer (Starlink Growth)

Sr. Operations Engineer (Starlink Growth)

SpaceX

Bastrop, TX • On-site

$69K - $93K/yr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

SpaceX rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 143 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

13th of 60 rated aerospace companies

Job description

Job Summary:
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. As a Sr. Operations Engineer, you will own high-impact initiatives from end to end, identifying complex problems and building scalable solutions to influence cross-functional leadership and drive Starlink’s growth trajectory.
Responsibilities:
• Own and lead major initiatives to improve Starlink customer experience, retention, and lifetime value through rigorous technical analysis and cross-functional execution
• Identify systemic engineering, product, and operational defects; design and drive comprehensive solutions at scale
• Deeply analyze end-user metrics to uncover root causes of churn and growth opportunities; develop and implement global strategies across hardware and service offerings
• Build, deploy, and maintain predictive models and analytical frameworks that proactively surface retention risks and opportunities
• Scope and execute complex experiments (including large-scale A/B tests, customer outreach campaigns, and automation) that measurably move key business metrics
• Partner with Engineering, Product, Finance, Customer Support, Legal, and Supply Chain leadership to drive data integrity, define KPIs, and align on strategic priorities
• Provide clear, concise, and actionable updates to senior leadership and executives on performance, risks, and strategic opportunities
• Define and continuously improve customer retention dashboards, tools, and processes; mentor other team members on analytical best practices
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Physics, or STEM field
• 5+ years of experience in operations, growth, analytics, product management, consulting, or a similar high-impact role
• 3+ years of experience in Python or SQL
• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Willingness to travel to customer sites, other SpaceX locations, and events as required
• 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.
Preferred:
• Advanced degree or dual background strongly preferred (engineering + business/economics)
• Demonstrated experience building scalable analytical tools and models
• Proven ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-paced environments and deliver results with minimal guidance
• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives and influencing executive decision-making
• Advanced analytical and modeling skills (Python, SQL, R, PowerBI, Looker, Tableau, or equivalent)
• Exceptional communication skills with a track record of presenting to and influencing senior leaders
• Extreme ownership, bias for action, and a history of building automated solutions that scale
• Strong interpersonal skills with experience mentoring analysts or leading small project teams
• Ability to operate effectively both independently and as a leader within a highly cross-functional team
Company:
SpaceX develops and operates rockets, satellite networks, and AI infrastructure including launch, connectivity, and cloud services. Founded in 2002, the company is headquartered in Hawthorne, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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