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Leads design, deployment, operation, security, and optimization of Starshield’s Top Secret data center networks supporting large-scale AI clusters. Responsibilities include optical and copper connectivity, routing and switching, automation, capacity planning, troubleshooting, reliability improvements, network integration, firmware updates, and mentoring engineers. The role requires collaboration with ML, hardware, software, and network teams, on-call availability, extended hours, and domestic or international travel as needed.

Design, deploy, operate, and scale GPU/CPU infrastructure supporting classified AI and national security missions. Responsibilities include managing Kubernetes and AI clusters, automating on-premise infrastructure deployments, supporting GPU-as-a-service platforms, operating databases, monitoring, and distributed storage, and improving service reliability, scalability, and availability. The role collaborates closely with AI engineers and requires Linux, infrastructure automation, containerization, scripting, software development, and security-clearance eligibility.

Design, deploy, operate, and scale GPU/CPU infrastructure supporting classified national security missions. Manage Kubernetes and AI clusters, bare-metal and virtualized platforms, operating systems, databases, monitoring, and distributed storage. Build automation with infrastructure tools, improve service availability and performance, collaborate with AI engineers, mentor junior staff, and provide technical leadership. The role requires obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret clearance, extended-hours availability, and future domestic and international travel.

Design, deploy, operate, and optimize high-speed data center networks supporting AI clusters and national security missions. Responsibilities include optical and copper connectivity, network automation, capacity planning, security, performance monitoring, troubleshooting, hardware integration, firmware updates, and reliability improvements. The role collaborates with ML, hardware, software, and network engineering teams and requires Top Secret clearance, on-call availability, extended hours, and future domestic and international travel.

Owns end-to-end global supply strategy for Falcon, Dragon, and Starfall commodities, including supplier selection, sourcing events, negotiations, contracts, purchase orders, cost control, capacity, quality, delivery, and continuity of supply. Partners with engineering, planning, production, quality, finance, and legal to manage production suppliers, develop commodity roadmaps, mitigate risk, report KPIs, support new product introduction, and mentor junior sourcing, buying, or planning staff.

Drafts, negotiates, and reviews commercial procurement contracts for SpaceX. Advises Supply Chain, Purchasing, Facilities, and other business teams on legal risks, regulations, international transactions, and dispute resolution. Manages purchase-order forms and standard terms, develops legal processes and training, and improves procurement efficiency through technology. Builds trusted cross-functional relationships and provides solutions-oriented counsel in a fast-changing multinational environment.

Develops, integrates, operates, and improves composite test stands, equipment, and manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include creating drawings and instrumentation documentation, supporting structural and fluid-system integration, executing tests, troubleshooting hardware, writing procedures, resolving non-conformances, and collaborating with engineering and technician teams. The role involves hands-on work with hazardous systems, large assemblies, and complex multidisciplinary test environments, plus travel to launch sites or customer facilities up to 40% annually.

Leads FP&A for business segments, including resource planning, KPI analysis, spending and contract profitability, variance reporting, capital expenditure tracking, cash forecasting, and operational decision support. Partners with production, engineering, supply chain, accounting, and executives, while managing and developing financial analysts.

Develop and support Python software, data pipelines, automated tests, and enterprise applications for spacecraft and vehicle checkout operations. Integrate software with physical instrumentation and sensors, deploy systems in Linux environments, improve CI/CD workflows, automate recurring processes, and reduce operational risk. Responsibilities include data analysis, debugging, performance optimization, code reviews, architecture participation, and full software lifecycle ownership.

Design and own mechanical hardware and mechanisms from concept through production, integration, testing, and launch. Responsibilities include developing requirements, optimizing system designs, applying design for manufacturing, reducing production complexity, conducting environmental and performance testing, and managing product delivery timelines. The role collaborates across engineering and production teams to support Starshield missions and may involve classified programs.