Compliance Engineer, Global Market Access (Starlink)

COMPLIANCE ENGINEER, GLOBAL MARKET ACCESS (STARLINK)

SpaceX is leveraging its experience building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to 3M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact. As we continue to upgrade and expand the constellation, we’re looking for best-in-class engineers to join the team.

Compliance Engineers play a critical role as SpaceX strives to deliver internet to those that need it most. They drive regulatory efforts, impact internal design decisions, and obtain the product certifications needed to sell and ship millions of consumer-facing devices. These devices – including Starlink dishes, Wi-Fi routers, power supply, accessories, etc. – are designed and manufactured completely in-house by SpaceX. In this position, you will drive design validation, testing, and certification activities that enable the global deployment of Starlink products.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive product qualification and compliance activities, ensuring all regulatory requirements are met
• Coordinate with both internal SpaceX groups and external certification bodies, and ultimately steer compliance activities for Safety, EMC, Radio, and Environmental functions worldwide
• Own and execute compliance test plans, and ensure that product certifications meet the program schedule
• Drive Global Market Access certifications, enabling delivery of Starlink service to millions of users worldwide

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, math, chemistry, or physics discipline
• 1+ years of professional experience in coordinating qualification and certification of radio devices for global markets.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years of experience coordinating compliance activities for GMA
• 3+ years of experience managing product technical requirements, scope, schedule, or cost
• 2+ years of experience, including WiFi or Radio/RF compliance, analysis, design, and testing
• Demonstrated understanding of Compliance Engineering which can include: Product Safety, Electromagnetic Compatibility, RF engineering, or Environmental Compliance
• Outstanding project management skills
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
 
Pay Range:
Compliance Engineer/Level I: $95,000.00 – $115,000.00/per year
Compliance Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 – $130,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.