Sr. Site Reliability Engineer - Top Secret Clearance

SpaceX, a pioneering space technology company, is seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer with Top Secret clearance to join their team in Hawthorne, CA. This role is crucial in developing and maintaining the infrastructure that supports SpaceX's flight systems. The position involves architecting and automating high-performance web applications and distributed systems that handle large data volumes. As an SRE, you'll work across engineering teams to build and maintain critical mission infrastructure, both on-premises and in the cloud.

The role requires expertise in Linux, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), cloud platforms, and scripting languages. You'll be responsible for developing automation, ensuring security compliance, and implementing DevSecOps best practices. This is a high-impact position where you'll directly contribute to SpaceX's mission of enabling human life on Mars.

The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $160,000 to $220,000 per year, plus additional benefits including medical coverage, 401(k), stock options, and generous paid time off. This position requires U.S. person status due to ITAR regulations and ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in systems administration, site reliability engineering, or DevOps, with particular expertise in containerization, message queue technologies, and database performance tuning. You'll need excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, sometimes requiring extended hours when needed.