Sr. Mission Integration Engineer, User Products (Starshield)

Space technology company developing technologies to enable human life on Mars through advanced rocket and spacecraft manufacturing.
$125,000 - $175,000
Distributed Systems
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5+ years of experience
Space · Cybersecurity

Description For Sr. Mission Integration Engineer, User Products (Starshield)

SpaceX, a pioneering space technology company, is seeking a Senior Mission Integration Engineer for their Starshield program, which adapts Starlink technology for government and national security applications. This role combines technical leadership with customer-facing responsibilities, focusing on satellite communications and network systems integration. The position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge space technology while interfacing with government clients and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will bring extensive aerospace or defense industry experience, strong technical project management skills, and the ability to navigate complex system integrations. The role offers competitive compensation ($125,000-$175,000) and comprehensive benefits, including equity opportunities. This position requires security clearance and involves supporting critical national security initiatives while contributing to SpaceX's broader mission of advancing space exploration and eventually enabling human life on Mars.

Last updated 22 days ago

Responsibilities For Sr. Mission Integration Engineer, User Products (Starshield)

  • Serve as customer interface at meetings, tests, and reviews to develop integration plans and assist in architectural overviews
  • Ensure contract deliverables completion on-time and per customer expectations
  • Drive prototype development and collaborate with subsystem representatives
  • Support all program phases from pre-sales to steady state operations
  • Educate customers on designs and methodologies

Requirements For Sr. Mission Integration Engineer, User Products (Starshield)

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in aerospace or defense industry
  • 5+ years of technical project management/systems engineering experience
  • Experience with satellite communications networks and IP networks
  • Active Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance preferred
  • Must pass DoD level background checks
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
  • Must be U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee (ITAR requirements)

Benefits For Sr. Mission Integration Engineer, User Products (Starshield)

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
Parental Leave
  • 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 & long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks paid vacation
  • 10+ paid holidays per year

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