Compliance Engineer, Global Market Access (Starlink)

Company: SpaceX
Location: Bastrop
Posted on: April 5, 2025

Job Description:

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.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.
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• 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:
  
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  • 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:
    
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    • 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
      
      ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
      
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      • Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines
        ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
        
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        • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. * 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. * 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR .
          
          SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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