Business Operations Manager (Starlink)

The role

This person will perform planning, analysis, and strategic decision-making to support Starlink operations. They will analyze data, provide recommendations, and lead cross-functional implementation to support near-term execution and long-term planning.

What you will do

• Own global S&OP for specific hardware products
• Analyze key performance indicators including active subscribers, network utilization, and hardware unit economics
• Translate analysis into strategic insights and hardware mix strategy
• Orchestrate global supply allocation and demand forecasting
• Drive resource planning for specific verticals
• Enable and accelerate go-to-market execution for products post-licensing and certification
• Identify initiatives for improvement of Starlink’s operational trajectory

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, data science, physics, or business
• 4+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, product management, operations, FP&A, consulting, banking, or entrepreneurship
• 2+ years of experience in Excel or programming
• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Willingness to travel to customer sites, other SpaceX locations, and events as needed

Nice to have

• Evidence of exceptional ability, especially within an ambiguous environment
• Quantitative dual degree in engineering field and economics or business field and/or equivalent professional experience
• Demonstrated success driving tangible impact/influencing within a broader organization
• Extreme sense of urgency and ownership; bias toward action and automation
• Ability to read and interpret income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
• Strong proficiency in SQL and Python; ability to handle large datasets independently
• Excellent analytical modeling skills (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Looker)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly with senior business leaders

Benefits

• Company stock or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Paid sick leave

Before you apply

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from

About the company

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The company was founded on the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting.