Sr. IT Systems Engineer

SpaceX, a pioneering space exploration company, is seeking a Senior IT Systems Engineer to join their Linux Infrastructure team at Starbase, TX. This role is crucial in supporting flight software, avionics, and automation teams while working towards the company's ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. The ideal candidate will be an experienced engineer with deep knowledge of Linux-based technologies and thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment.

The position involves designing and implementing highly-resilient, scalable systems that support SpaceX's demanding engineering teams. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies including Linux servers, automation tools, and DevOps practices. The role requires expertise in creating reliable system architectures with high availability, fault tolerance, and performance tuning capabilities.

As a Sr. IT Systems Engineer, you'll collaborate closely with various engineering teams, making significant contributions to SpaceX's mission of making humanity an interplanetary species. The position offers the opportunity to work with mission-critical systems and be part of groundbreaking space technology development.

The ideal candidate should possess strong Linux expertise, scripting abilities (particularly in Python), and experience with modern DevOps tools like Kubernetes, Docker, and configuration management systems. Knowledge of networking, web applications, and excellent communication skills are essential. This role requires a self-motivated individual who can handle the responsibilities of supporting sensitive systems and working extended hours when needed.

This position is subject to ITAR requirements and requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency. Join SpaceX in their mission to revolutionize space technology and be part of a team that's making history in space exploration.