International Infrastructure Operations Specialist

International Infrastructure Operations Specialist

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.

Starlink is revolutionizing global connectivity as the world's largest satellite-based ISP, powered by our vast satellite constellation and global ground infrastructure.

The Infrastructure Operations team oversees suppliers, costs, and delivery of the ground network worldwide. We're seeking talented team members to grow and manage our global antenna ground stations (Gateways) and datacenter points of presence (PoPs). In this high-impact role, you'll cultivate strategic partnerships with key ground infrastructure suppliers—including datacenters, fiber companies/ISPs, internet exchanges (IXs), and other in-region partners—to identify, deliver, and operate Starlink's ground infrastructure. As our footprint expands, you'll tackle challenges in supplier management, cost optimization, speed to activation, service delivery, and reliability. We're looking for creative, fast problem-solvers who thrive on challenges outside their comfort zone.

Responsibilities

• Find and establish the regional and global supplier partnerships needed to acquire, build, expand, and successfully operate Starlink’s ground infrastructure
• Execute long-term agreements with major suppliers by negotiating creative and flexible contracts
• Ensure procurement and delivery of regional ground infrastructure is completed on time and on or under budget
• Meet aggressive targets for spend/suppliers, speed, and quality in accordance with regional and team goals
• Cultivate the business, cultural, technical, and regulatory expertise needed in your region to assess and ensure the health and reliability of our current and future ground infrastructure
• Drive improvement, standardization, and scalability of planning processes, workflows, tools, and resources

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or 2+ years of experience working in one or more of the following fields:
• Hardware or product management
• Engineering
• Procurement
• Supply chain management
• Strategy and operations
• Technology

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Experience managing an international supplier base or working internationally
• Self-starting, able to identify areas for improvement with minimal direction
• Experience in managing technical or construction projects from beginning to end
• Ability to tackle complex and ambiguous problems
• Excellent project management, communication, and organizational skills
• Development experience in Python, C# or other object-oriented language
• 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

• Must be willing to work long hours and occasional weekends when necessary to support launch and critical project timelines
• Willingness to travel to domestic and international infrastructure locations

Key skills/competency

• Global Infrastructure
• Supplier Management
• Network Operations
• Contract Negotiation
• Project Management
• Cost Optimization
• Starlink Gateways
• Datacenter PoPs
• Strategic Partnerships
• International Operations