SpaceX

Technology

ProductDevelopmentEngineer(Starlink)

$115–165k ~AI est. Bastrop, Texas, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Product Development Engineer (Starlink) at SpaceX. Skills: Product development, Manufacturing, Launch process. Define roadmap. Make product manufacturable”

What You'll Achieve.

Maximize Starlink utility; Launch new Starlink kits; Establish new production lines; Spearhead insourcing projects; Meet business needs

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Root cause investigation

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Own a product from design to launch, Serve as key technical point of contact, Serve as business point of contact, Translate new product strategies, Identify opportunities for improvement, Support engineering failure analysis, Motivate and support peers

What You'll Do.

Make product manufacturable

Ensure design suitability

Coordinate product mapping

Drive launch to markets

Ensure production meets targets

Ensure product launch successful

Coordinate with stakeholders

Translate strategies into requirements

Deliver technical requirements

Support failure analysis

Investigate root cause

Achieve program goals

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with stakeholders; Coordinate with stakeholders; Work with business teams; Work with UX teams; Work with engineering teams

Process & Methodology

Roadmap definition, New product introduction

Full Job Description

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. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER (STARLINK) SpaceX is leveraging our experience building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and provides fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe. In this position, you will wear numerous hats and engage a broad set of technical fields to drive the design, production, and launch of Starlink products. Projects may include launching new Starlink kits, establishing new and innovative production lines, spearheading massive insourcing projects, and more. In this role, you'll get a unique glimpse into the high-level workings of the program and the launch process for new products. RESPONSIBILITIES: Own a product from design to launch – work with stakeholders to define the roadmap, make the product manufacturable at rate, ensure the design is best suited for the customer, coordinate product mapping, and drive launch to target international markets Serve as key technical point of contact for internal and external stakeholders to ensure production meets targets and product launch is successful Serve as the business point of contact between internal and external customers and coordinate with stakeholders from the business, UX, and enginee

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