Data Engineer (Starship)
Join SpaceX as a Data Engineer to build data pipelines and tools that support the Starship supply chain and its ambitious goals.
Skills & Technologies
Requirements
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- Sponsorship available
Joblaze summary
In the role of Data Engineer for SpaceX's Starship Supply Chain team, the individual will be responsible for developing and managing data pipelines, automations, and applications that enhance operational efficiency. Key skills include proficiency in SQL, experience with data orchestration tools, and programming knowledge in languages like Python or C#. This position is ideal for engineers with a background in data engineering or software development who are eager to tackle complex challenges in a fast-paced environment. The team is focused on building innovative solutions to support SpaceX's ambitious goals.
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Quick facts
- Is the Data Engineer (Starship) role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Starbase, TX, USA.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 1 year of relevant experience for this Data Engineer (Starship) role.
- Where is the role based?
- SpaceX is hiring for this position in Starbase, TX, USA.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Power BI, pandas, Grafana, Tableau, Metabase, Git.
- Does SpaceX sponsor work visas for this role?
- Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
- What seniority level is this role?
- SpaceX targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Data Engineer (Starship) role at SpaceX.
From the original posting
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.
DATA ENGINEER (STARSHIP)
The Starship Supply Chain team is building the machine that builds the machine. We are engineering a supply chain to feed Starfactory and support thousands of Starship launches per year. Our team spans planning, procurement, supplier development, quality, material flow, and inventory.
At the heart of this effort is the Data and Operations Engineering team. We build data pipelines, improve processes, and develop tools and automation that inform, accelerate, and focus the organization.
Aerospace experience is not required to succeed here. Instead, we look for smart, motivated, and collaborative engineers who love solving problems and want to make a meaningful impact on an inspiring mission. You will own challenging problems end-to-end, working alongside a team of enthusiastic engineers to design and deliver solutions that help SpaceX move toward its goals at a rapid pace.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Be the extreme owner of automations, applications, and data pipelines
- Own projects throughout their entire lifecycle: problem identification, solution ideation, architecting, implementation, adoption, monitoring, and iteration
- Query, clean, and transform data to inform and focus all levels of supply chain—from individual contributors to senior executives.
- Collaborate with central software teams on a shared vision for the software ecosystem, project requirements, roadmaps, and implementation details.
- Develop, standardize, and continuously improve key process indicators and other operational metrics
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, engineering, math, physics, or scientific discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience building software or data pipelines in lieu of a degree
- 1+ years of experience doing data engineering, data science, full stack development, or software engineering via project team, research, internships, and/or professional experience
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience managing UNIX-like operating systems via the command line
- Strong proficiency with SQL and experience designing and querying relational databases
- Experience building and maintaining data pipelines and ETL processes
- Experience with data orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, Prefect, or dbt)
- Programming experience in Python, C#, or similar languages
- Experience with data analysis and machine learning libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, and PyTorch
- Experience with data visualization and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Grafana, Metabase, or Tableau)
- Experience developing web apps, dashboards, or self-service platforms for non-technical stakeholders
- Experience with version control (Git), CI/CD, testing, and monitoring
- Strong understanding of data quality, statistical analysis, and data visualization best practices
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones
- Must be able to travel - up to 10% work week travel may be required to other sites
- This position is based in Starbase, TX and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
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.