About the job
At SpaceX, we envision a future where humanity actively explores the stars. Our mission is to develop cutting-edge technologies that will enable human life on Mars.
FORWARD DEPLOYED ENGINEER, MISSION SYSTEMS (STARSHIELD)
Starshield utilizes SpaceX’s innovative Starlink technology and launch capabilities to bolster national security initiatives. While Starlink caters to consumer and commercial markets, Starshield is structured specifically for governmental applications, focusing initially on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads.
As part of our Mission Management team, you will engage in solving complex technical challenges from the verification of initial requirements through rapid prototyping, integrated testing, and operational deployment.
Your role involves collaboration with fellow Engineers and Mission Managers both within the program and across related initiatives to ensure a cohesive approach to your work. You will also interface closely with various disciplines across SpaceX, including software, flight reliability, and payload integration to guarantee safe and successful mission outcomes.
You will play a crucial role in the performance and execution of satellite programs, particularly focusing on mission-specific systems that manage and provide insights into these programs. Based on customer needs and SpaceX’s system capabilities, you will develop system specifications and interface control documentation, covering various technical areas such as satellite command and control, operational planning, data processing, and secure implementation of these disciplines. We seek a proactive individual eager to make impactful contributions.

