Sr. Compliance Engineer, Global Market Access (Starlink)

$125,000 - $175,000/Yr

SpaceX - Bastrop, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Bastrop, TX

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

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 over 3 million users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system, including thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that integrates it all. 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 supplies, and accessories, 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

Requirements

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

Nice-to-haves

• 8+ years of experience coordinating compliance activities for GMA
• 8+ years of experience managing product technical requirements, scope, schedule, or cost
• 5+ 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short & long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Various discounts and perks
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• 5 days of sick leave per year
• Long-term incentives in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan allowing purchase of additional stock at a discount