Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, data science, physics, or a related quantitative field
4+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, product management, operations, FP&A, consulting, banking, or entrepreneurship
4+ years of experience with Excel or programming
Exceptional ability to navigate ambiguous environments
Quantitative dual degree in engineering and economics or equivalent experience preferred
Strong proficiency in SQL and Python for handling large datasets
Excellent analytical modeling skills using tools like Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or Looker
Responsibilities
Own the strategy for Starlink Supply Chain Resiliency to secure global supply chain corridors
Rally the program around supply chain resilience as a key performance indicator
Decouple from high-sensitivity regions to ensure technical and cost parity
Engineer a contingency playbook for operations during supply and geopolitical emergencies
Build models to identify critical choke points and quantify time-to-survive and time-to-recover metrics
Collaborate with engineering to eliminate single-source dependencies and expand the vendor landscape
Benefits
Opportunity to work on a groundbreaking project with global impact
Dynamic and fluid work environment that encourages high agency
Collaboration with cross-functional teams and senior leadership
Potential for professional growth in a fast-paced, innovative company
Engagement in critical decision-making processes that shape the future of supply chain operations
Full Job Description
BUSINESS OPERATIONS MANAGER, SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCE (STARLINK)
One of the most ambitious missions that SpaceX has undertaken to date, Starlink is leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy the world's most advanced broadband internet system and largest satellite constellation to provide fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide, connect humanity, and fund Mars colonization.
Starlink Business Operations combines traditional planning and analysis with broader business decision-making and strategy, directly supporting SpaceX's leadership. Business Operations is embedded in daily operations, supporting both near-term execution and long-term planning. Team members are expected to analyze data and provide recommendations and to lead cross-functional decision-making and implementation of the recommendations. Starlink Business Operations is lean and dynamic, operating with a fluid structure that favors high agency. We expect high performers to expand their scope across the program's most critical bottlenecks.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Own Starlink Supply Chain Resiliency and architect the end-to-end strtegy to secure global and domestic supply chain corridors and production continuity under extreme regional disruption and natural disaster scenarios
Rally the entire program around supply chain resilience as a primary KPI alongside growth, cash, and performance
Decouple from high-sensitivity regions by quantifying the rest-of-world frontier to secure technical and cost parity across emerging and domestic markets
Engineer the executive contingency playbook to safeguard operations during supply and geopolitical emergencies
Build first-principles models to identify critical-path choke points and quantify time-to-survive (TTS) and time-to-recover (TTR) metrics for every major assembly
Partner with hardware and manufacturing engineering to support aggressive design-out strategies that eliminate single-source dependencies and expand the global vendor landscape
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, data science, physics, or other quantitative field
4+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, product management, operations, FP&A, consulting, banking, or entrepreneurship
4+ years of experience in Excel or programming
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
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
ADDITIONAL REQUIRMENTS:
Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Willingness to travel to customer sites, other SpaceX locations, and events as needed
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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. a7 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
About SpaceX
SpaceX is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk. The company designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. SpaceX has developed the Falcon 1, Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Dragon spacecraft. The company was founded with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX has achieved several milestones in spaceflight, including the first privately-funded liquid-propellant rocket to reach orbit, the first privately-funded company to send a spacecraft to the International Space Station, and the first privately-funded company to send a human-rated spacecraft to orbit.
