Sr. IT Systems Engineer

SpaceX is a space technology company developing technologies to enable human life on Mars.
DevOps
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Space

Description For Sr. IT Systems Engineer

SpaceX is seeking an experienced Sr. IT Systems Engineer to join their Linux Infrastructure team. This role involves supporting flight software, avionics, and automation teams while working in a fast-paced environment. The position requires deep knowledge of Linux-based technologies and the ability to build highly-resilient, high-performance systems.

The ideal candidate will work closely with SpaceX engineers to gather requirements, evaluate, design, and deploy Linux-based/open source software platforms. They will be responsible for creating and managing processes, systems, and tools that support SpaceX's mission of making humanity an interplanetary species.

This role offers the opportunity to work with mission-critical systems at one of the world's leading space technology companies. The position requires expertise in Linux servers, shell scripting, and automation, with preferred experience in DevOps practices, configuration management, and networking.

SpaceX was founded with the vision of enabling human exploration of space and Mars. As a Sr. IT Systems Engineer, you'll be part of a team that directly supports this mission through building and maintaining critical infrastructure. The role combines technical expertise with the excitement of contributing to humanity's space exploration goals.

The position requires ITAR compliance, meaning candidates must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or eligible for required authorizations. SpaceX offers a dynamic work environment where engineers can make a direct impact on space technology development while working with cutting-edge systems and technologies.

Last updated 11 days ago

Responsibilities For Sr. IT Systems Engineer

  • Work closely with other SpaceX engineers to gather requirements, research, evaluate, design, plan, deploy, and support Linux-based/open source software platforms
  • Exercise responsibility for processes, systems, and tools supporting interplanetary goals
  • Make recommendations and implement improvements using change control methodology
  • Design and deliver creative solutions while working with internal business units
  • Define, document and follow standards and best practices
  • Drive scripting and automation to develop solutions to common problems

Requirements For Sr. IT Systems Engineer

Linux
Python
Kubernetes
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, physics, information systems, or other technical field and 5+ years of systems engineering experience; OR 8+ years of systems engineering experience
  • Experience with Linux servers in physical and virtualized environments
  • Experience with Linux shell (bash scripting, output parsing, etc.)
  • Experience with Python or other scripting and automation languages
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

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