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Mission Integration Engineer, Network and Infrastructure (Starshield)

SpaceX’s Starshield program adapts Starlink capabilities for government and national security missions. We are seeking a Mission Integration Engineer focused on network and ground compute infrastructure to shape requirements, design and deploy secure carrier-grade networks, and integrate classified and unclassified ground systems for satellite programs.

Skills

  • Professional Layer-1 experience (DWDM, optical fiber, circuit troubleshooting, activations).
  • Hands-on experience bringing up switches, routers, firewalls, and servers.
  • Strong knowledge of IP networking: Ethernet, IPv4, IPv6, BGP, OSPF, MPLS.
  • Experience with carrier/service-provider environments, POPs, and colocation operations.
  • Familiarity with classified environment hardware deployments and DoD facility requirements.
  • Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and deploy critical ground and compute infrastructure for government satellite programs.
  • Act as primary customer interface for coordinating and deploying ground infrastructure and requirements.
  • Plan, manage, and expand network interconnections, colocation sites, POPs, and satellite ground stations.
  • Deploy and manage network infrastructure into classified data centers and ensure compliance with security requirements.
  • Collaborate with customers and internal engineering teams to iterate and improve Starshield network designs.
  • Support rapid prototyping, integrated test, operational deployment, and resolve on-site outages or activations.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related engineering discipline (required).

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short & long-term disability insurance and life insurance
  • Potential long-term incentives (stock, options, cash awards) and employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid parental leave, paid vacation (approx. 3 weeks), 10+ paid holidays
  • Exempt employees eligible for 5 days sick leave per year
  • Potential clearance differential (10% up to $20,000) for active clearances
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SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, is an aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company aiming to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

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April 23, 2026
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