Network Engineer (Starlink)
Core
Drive the operation, build, and deployment of the global Starlink satellite internet network, managing interconnections, points of presence (POPs), and network performance.
Role type
Senior Network Engineer (Satellite/ISP)
Builds
Global satellite internet network infrastructure, including POPs, interconnections, and ground network integration.
Domain
Telecommunications / Satellite Communications / ISP
Required skills
Enterprise network deployment, Layer-1 transport (DWDM, optical fiber), networking hardware (routers, switches, firewalls), Linux production environment, Python/bash scripting, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS), service provider networks (MPLS, IPv4/IPv6), network health monitoring (Observium, Solarwinds, Nagios), physical troubleshooting of fiber & circuits.
Preferred skills
Switch/route/firewall/server bring-up, SDN/NFV experience, industry certifications (Cisco, Juniper, Arista), wireless network experience, documentation creation, independent project management.
Responsibilities
Manage and expand network interconnections and POPs; improve network performance and reliability via capacity planning and failure remediation; lead network integration and troubleshooting for strategic customers; collaborate with hardware/software teams; support sales with technical pre-sales expertise; assist in system configuration and firmware updates; automate network devices and deployment tools; architect satellite asset integration with ground networks; mentor junior engineers.
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC
