International Infrastructure Operations Manager II (Starlink)

Company: SpaceX
Location: Redmond
Posted on: January 24, 2025

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.

INTERNATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE OPERATIONS MANAGER II (STARLINK)
Starlink operates the world's largest satellite constellation and ground station network, which enables us to connect the unconnected anywhere in the world! The Infrastructure Operations team is looking for an International Infrastructure Operations Manager II to grow and manage our network of antenna ground stations (called "gateways") in a region of the world. In this role, you will take actions to identify, build, and operate gateways in this region, and build a base of local and multi-national suppliers to support your plan. As our gateway footprint expands, you will be faced with challenges in supplier management, costs, speed to activation, service delivery, and service reliability. Individuals in this role are creative, fast problem solvers, and ready to take on challenges outside of their comfort zone. Your goal is to creatively manage suppliers and commercial agreements, reduce vendor timelines to deliver critical services to our gateways and points of presence, and work with engineering and multi-disciplinary teams to unlock low-latency, reliable internet services for customers around the world!
RESPONSIBILITIES:

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• Find and establish the regional and global supplier partnerships needed to acquire, build, expand, and successfully operate Starlink's ground infrastructure
  
• Cultivate the regional business, cultural, technical, and regulatory expertise needed to assess and ensure the health and reliability of our current and future ground infrastructure
  
• Develop best practices, tools, and benchmarks for managing design, build, and construction timelines and costs for gateways at scale internationally
  
• Work directly with cross-functional teams, including site/network/reliability engineering, legal, billing and payments, finance, shipping and logistics, policy, and design teams to unblock import, activation, and operation of ground infrastructure in your region
  
  BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  
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  • Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience working in a supply chain, production, operations, or engineering function
    
    PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
    
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    • Technical project management, construction project management, planning, or procurement experience
      
    • Experience managing an international supplier base or working internationally
      
    • Self-starting, able to identify areas for improvement with minimal direction
      
    • Ability to tackle complex and ambiguous problems and define operational processes
      
    • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
      
    • Development experience in Python or SQL
      
    • Experience or interest in data analysis, data visualization, and/or financial analysis
      
    • Demonstrates commitment to SpaceX's goals of reusability, renewability, and sustainability
      
      ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
      
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      • Willingness to travel up to 25% as needed
        
      • Willingness to work long hours when needed to meet critical deadlines
        
      • May need to work irregular hours with global suppliers in different time zones
        
        COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
        Pay range:
        Global Supply Manager/Infrastructure Operations Manager II: $125,000.00 - $180,000.00/per year
        Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
        Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
        
        
        
        ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
        
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        • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. * 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. * 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR .
          
          SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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