Sr. IT Systems Engineer
Description For Sr. IT Systems Engineer
SpaceX, a pioneering space technology company, is seeking a Senior IT Systems Engineer to join their mission of making humanity an interplanetary species. This role is crucial in supporting flight software, avionics, and automation teams through Linux-based infrastructure development. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining highly-resilient, scalable systems that directly contribute to SpaceX's ambitious goals.
The position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge space technology while developing and managing critical IT infrastructure. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, self-motivation, and technical excellence. The role combines deep technical expertise in Linux systems with the chance to directly impact humanity's journey to Mars.
As a Sr. IT Systems Engineer, you'll work closely with various engineering teams, implementing and maintaining crucial systems that support SpaceX's core operations. The role requires expertise in Linux environments, automation, and modern DevOps practices. You'll be responsible for designing solutions that meet the demanding needs of SpaceX's engineering teams while ensuring high availability and performance.
The compensation package is highly competitive, ranging from $135,000 to $180,000 annually, complemented by extensive benefits including equity opportunities, comprehensive healthcare, and retirement plans. This is an exceptional opportunity for a skilled systems engineer to contribute to groundbreaking space exploration while working with some of the industry's most talented professionals.
Responsibilities For Sr. IT Systems Engineer
- Work closely with engineers to gather requirements, research, evaluate, design, plan, deploy, and support Linux-based/open source software platforms
- Build highly-resilient, high-performance, scalable, and flexible systems
- Make recommendations and implement improvements using accepted change control methodology
- Design and deliver creative solutions working with internal business units
- Define, document and follow standards and best practices for systems design
- Drive scripting and automation to develop solutions to common problems
Requirements For Sr. IT Systems Engineer
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, physics, information systems, or other technical field with 5+ years experience; OR 8+ years experience
- Experience with Linux servers in physical and virtualized environments
- Experience with Linux shell (bash scripting, output parsing)
- Experience with Python or other scripting and automation languages
- Must be U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee (ITAR requirements)
- Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Benefits For Sr. IT Systems Engineer
- Company stock and stock options
- Long-term cash awards
- Potential discretionary bonuses
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- 3 weeks paid vacation
- 10+ paid holidays per year
- 5 days sick leave per year
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