Sr. Network Engineer (Starshield)

SpaceX's Starshield team is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to drive the operation, build, and deployment of their service provider network supporting critical national security missions. This role is part of Starshield, which leverages SpaceX's Starlink technology for government use, focusing on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads. The position involves managing network infrastructure in Top Secret datacenters, optimizing network performance, and leading integration efforts.

As a Senior Network Engineer, you'll be responsible for expanding network interconnections, managing co-location sites, and implementing improvements to enhance capabilities. The role requires deep expertise in service provider networks, including routing protocols, switching, and internet services. You'll work with cutting-edge technology while contributing to SpaceX's mission of making humanity multi-planetary.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of professional networking experience, with strong Layer-1 expertise and hands-on datacenter experience. This position offers competitive compensation ($160,000-$220,000), comprehensive benefits, and equity opportunities. The role requires maintaining a Top Secret clearance and availability for travel and on-call rotations.

Join SpaceX's Starshield team to work on highly reliable in-space mesh networks, secure systems, and next-generation communication software. This is an opportunity to contribute to critical national security missions while working at the forefront of space technology.