SpaceX
Sr. Operations Engineer (Starlink Growth)
Redmond, WA · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$130k-$180kDetected 17 hours ago
PythonSQLData ScienceData VisualizationSupply ChainCustomer SupportLeadershipCommunicationMentoringPublic Speaking
About the role
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Own and lead major initiatives to improve Starlink customer experience, retention, and lifetime value through rigorous technical analysis and cross-functional execution
- design and drive comprehensive solutions at scale
- 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
- Partner with Engineering, Product, Finance, Customer Support, Legal, and Supply Chain leadership to drive data integrity, define KPIs, and align on strategic priorities
- 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
Requirements
- 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
- 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.
Skills
- Advanced degree or dual background strongly preferred (engineering + business/economics)
- Demonstrated experience building scalable analytical tools and models
- 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
- 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
Compensation
- Operations Engineer/Level III: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00/per year
- 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 accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
- $130,000.00 - $180,000.00/per year
Benefits
- 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.
- Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
Equal opportunity
- SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- 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.
Visa & Work Authorization
- citizen or national, (ii) U
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