Automation Specialist

5 days ago


Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time
About SpaceX

SpaceX is a pioneering space technology company that aims to revolutionize the space industry by developing innovative solutions for space exploration and satellite communications.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Automation Specialist to join our Growth Analytics & Automation team. As an Automation Specialist, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality automation solutions to support the growth of our Starlink network.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop automation solutions to assist with growing Starlink's customer base, launching new markets, and improving customer experience
  • Build and maintain alerts and monitoring systems for current automation systems
  • Manage all requests and stakeholders in a scalable way
  • Own the status of automation, reporting on health, metrics, and other key performance indicators
  • Work with engineering and business teams to develop strategies for migrating automation to website-integrated solutions when appropriate
  • Design measurable and well-scoped experiments to optimize automation performance
  • Write and maintain high-quality documentation to ensure knowledge sharing and collaboration
  • Engage with the SpaceX leadership team with quantitative and qualitative updates on automation performance and opportunities
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering, mathematics, or STEM discipline
  • 1+ years of experience in engineering, software, data analytics, venture capital, management consulting, or operations/product management at a technology company
  • Experience with Python programming language
Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, mathematics, physics, or engineering
  • Proficiency in SQL and Python programming languages
  • Understanding of database structures, query optimizations, and ETL development
  • Experience with automation, including demonstrated skills with VBA, Python, C#, etc.
  • Start-up, consulting, tech, or other demonstrated experience in high-growth, fast-paced, rapidly changing environments
  • Strong project management and self-directed prioritization skills
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences at all organizational levels
  • Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships across disciplines and with multiple levels of management
Additional Requirements
  • Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
  • Willingness to travel to corporate customer sites, other SpaceX locations, and industry events as needed
Compensation and Benefits

SpaceX offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary, long-term incentives, and comprehensive benefits. The base salary range for this position is $95,000 to $130,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.



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