Site Reliability Engineer (Starshield)

SpaceX develops technologies for space exploration with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
$120,000 - $170,000
Site Reliability
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
2+ years of experience
Space

Description For Site Reliability Engineer (Starshield)

SpaceX, a pioneering space technology company, is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer for their Starshield program, which leverages Starlink technology for national security applications. This role combines the excitement of space exploration with cutting-edge software engineering, focusing on building highly reliable in-space mesh networks and secure systems. The position requires expertise in infrastructure management, automation, and cloud technologies, with a special emphasis on security due to its classified nature. The ideal candidate will join a team that's pushing the boundaries of in-space capabilities, working on everything from earth observation to communications systems. The role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the unique opportunity to contribute to SpaceX's mission of enabling human life on Mars. This position requires an active Top Secret clearance and compliance with ITAR requirements, making it an excellent opportunity for qualified candidates interested in combining national security work with innovative space technology.

Last updated 3 months ago

Responsibilities For Site Reliability Engineer (Starshield)

  • Develop automation to deploy and manage compute resources both on-premises and in the cloud
  • Deploy and manage core infrastructure such as databases, monitoring and storage
  • Closely collaborate with software engineers to create highly scalable, operable and maintainable products
  • Engage in and improve the whole lifecycle of services -- from inception and design, through deployment, operation and refinement

Requirements For Site Reliability Engineer (Starshield)

Linux
Python
Kubernetes
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems/IT, or an engineering discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience
  • 1+ year of experience with Linux operating systems
  • Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Experience in Bash, Python, and/or other scripting languages
  • Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee (ITAR requirements)

Benefits For Site Reliability Engineer (Starshield)

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
Parental Leave
  • Company stock or stock options
  • Long-term cash awards
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short & long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks paid vacation
  • 10+ paid holidays per year
  • 5 days sick leave per year

Interested in this job?

Jobs Related To SpaceX Site Reliability Engineer (Starshield)

Mid Site Reliability Engineer

Remote Site Reliability Engineer position at Zipdev, focusing on building and monitoring cloud services, requiring 3-4 years of experience and Latin America residence.

Site Reliability Engineer

Site Reliability Engineer role at PEXA International focusing on platform reliability, incident management, and infrastructure optimization in a remote setting.

Site Reliability Engineer (Backshift)

Site Reliability Engineer position at Dayshape, working backshift hours to support global operations, focusing on infrastructure automation and system reliability.

Software Developer III, Site Reliability Development, Google Cloud

Site Reliability Developer role at Google Cloud focusing on building and maintaining large-scale distributed systems with competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

Technical Program Manager, Site Reliability Engineering

Technical Program Manager position at Google's SRE team, leading infrastructure and service delivery projects with focus on operational excellence and cross-functional collaboration.