Sr. Operations Engineer (Starlink Growth)
About the role
SR. OPERATIONS ENGINEER (STARLINK GROWTH)
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own and lead major initiatives to improve Starlink customer experience, retention, and lifetime value through rigorous technical analysis and cross-functional execution
- Identify systemic engineering, product, and operational defects; design and drive comprehensive solutions at scale
- Deeply analyze end-user metrics to uncover root causes of churn and growth opportunities; develop and implement global strategies across hardware and service offerings
- Build, deploy, and maintain predictive models and analytical frameworks that proactively surface retention risks and opportunities
- Scope and execute complex experiments (including large-scale A/B tests, customer outreach campaigns, and automation) that measurably move key business metrics
- Partner with Engineering, Product, Finance, Customer Support, Legal, and Supply Chain leadership to drive data integrity, define KPIs, and align on strategic priorities
- Provide clear, concise, and actionable updates to senior leadership and executives on performance, risks, and strategic opportunities
- Define and continuously improve customer retention dashboards, tools, and processes; mentor other team members on analytical best practices
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Physics, or STEM field
- 5+ years of experience in operations, growth, analytics, product management, consulting, or a similar high-impact role
- 3+ years of experience in Python or SQL
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Advanced degree or dual background strongly preferred (engineering + business/economics)
- Demonstrated experience building scalable analytical tools and models
- Proven ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-paced environments and deliver results with minimal guidance
- Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives and influencing executive decision-making
- Advanced analytical and modeling skills (Python, SQL, R, PowerBI, Looker, Tableau, or equivalent)
- Exceptional communication skills with a track record of presenting to and influencing senior leaders
- Extreme ownership, bias for action, and a history of building automated solutions that scale
- Strong interpersonal skills with experience mentoring analysts or leading small project teams
- Ability to operate effectively both independently and as a leader within a highly cross-functional team
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- Willingness to travel to customer sites, other SpaceX locations, and events as required
ITAR REQUIREMENTS
- 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 here .
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.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com .
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