# Sr. Optical Network Engineer (Starlink) at SpaceX

- Company: SpaceX
- What the company does: SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, a16z and Founders Fund.
- Company website: https://www.spacex.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Redmond, WA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-10
- Apply by: 2026-10-25
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/spacex/jobs/8784050002?gh_jid=8784050002
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/spacex-sr-optical-network-engineer-starlink/

## About the role

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. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, applied physics, or an engineering discipline
- 5+ years of experience in designing optical experiments and developing test automation (internships, student projects, extracurricular project experience, and professional experience all qualify)
- Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines

Tags: Starlink Ground Network Engineering

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