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# GLOBAL OPERATIONS ENGINEER (STARLINK)

- **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
- **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $100,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Microsoft Excel, Adobe InDesign, Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Data Visualization, R (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Systems Development Life Cycle, SQL Databases, Visual Systems, Beta Testing, Scripting, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/global-operations-engineer-starlink-redmond-wa--ade78068-b6b7-4c9f-9439-ad10f04e5627

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, or STEM field
 * 2+ years of experience in an operations, process improvement, manufacturing, and/or consulting environment
 * 2+ years of experience with Excel, SQL, and Python

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

 * Experience working successfully in environments with competing priorities and aggressive schedules
 * Experience contributing to or leading operational and process improvement initiatives
 * Proficiency with statistics, data analysis, and data visualization
 * Ability to define, manage, and execute projects independently
 * Experience with lean, Six Sigma, or related process improvement principles
 * Experience with programming/scripting languages (Python, SQL, R, JavaScript, or similar)
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills, including with managers and cross-functional partners
 * Bias for action, ownership mindset, and history of delivering practical, scalable solutions
 * Strong interpersonal skills with experience collaborating on or mentoring within small project teams

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

 * Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
 * Willingness to travel up to 50%, Accounting, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Beta Test/Release, Broadband, Business Operations, Business Strategy, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Consulting, Corporate Law, Cross-Functional, Customer Experience, Customer Relations, Customer Retention/Renewal, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Documentation, Establish Priorities, Federal Laws and Regulations, Government Regulations, Identify Issues, International Operations, Interpersonal Skills, JavaScript, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, LifeTime Value (LTV), Logistics, Marketing, Mathematics, Mentoring, Operational Improvement, Operations Processes, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Process Manufacturing, Profit & Loss, Project/Program Management, Python Programming/Scripting Language, R Programming Language, Resource Management, Root Cause Analysis, SQL (Structured Query Language), Sales, Scalable System Development, Scripting (Scripting
Languages), State Laws and Regulations, Statistics, Stock Purchase Plans, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Training/Teaching Materials, United States Citizen, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills

## Description

As an Operations Engineer, you will drive meaningful initiatives that improve how Starlink operates. You will identify problems, develop practical and scalable solutions, collaborate closely with cross-functional partners, and use data to inform decisions that support Starlink's growth, profitability, and operational effectiveness., * Apply process improvement methodologies (process mapping, problem solving, visual management, lean principles) to improve self-service, accelerate resolution, and help scale processes across customer experience, logistics, accounting, supply chain, and other teams

 * Identify engineering and operational issues, determine root causes, and develop solutions for both immediate mitigation and longer-term improvement
 * Develop and maintain data analysis and tracking tools to monitor customer experience and internal operational performance
 * Coordinate with cross-functional partners (design, engineering, software, sales, marketing, customer service, logistics, accounting, etc.) to create effective feedback loops
 * Partner with leadership and stakeholders to support project prioritization, resource allocation, and sustainability of solutions
 * Manage projects and execute to aggressive timelines while clearly communicating progress and influencing stakeholders
 * Partner with design, engineering, logistics, and operations teams on new product, feature, and process rollouts by participating in design reviews, supporting beta programs, and creating educational materials
 * Codify knowledge and best practices for customer-facing and internal systems and keep documentation current and useful
 * Demonstrate ownership, bias for action, and a focus on building practical solutions that can scale


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