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 of enabling human life on Mars.

PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER (STARLINK MOBILE)

SpaceX is developing a new Direct to Cell satellite network to bring ubiquitous cellular connectivity worldwide via the Starlink constellation. We are partnering with telecommunication companies around the world to bring this service directly from satellites to existing cell phones, with the goal of providing coverage anywhere a phone can see the sky.

More than 20% of the United States and 90% of the Earth remain uncovered by existing wireless networks. Starlink was designed to connect the disconnected, and this new product will greatly expand that mission by extending coverage to billions of existing cellular devices. Applications include connecting hikers in national parks, emergency responders, rural communities, remote sensors, and people in emergency situations.

In this role, you will support partnership and sales goals while collaborating with stakeholders across engineering, business, and regulatory teams. The Partnerships Manager requires strong analytical skills to help drive customer adoption, contribute to new business models, and support accurate deployment forecasting. Success will require systems thinking, creativity, and excellent communication skills. This is an excellent opportunity to work at the cutting edge of satellite connectivity with a world-class team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the full cycle of partnership deals between SpaceX and telecom partners.
• Contribute to domestic and international partnerships, including technical, regulatory, product, and commercial discussions.
• Support the development and execution of international expansion strategies- Help create partnership materials including playbooks, presentations, product documentation, case studies, and marketing collateral.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, regulatory, business development, etc.).
• Stay current with internal technology, regulatory, and business updates to support commercial and marketing efforts.
• Conduct customer discovery calls and share feedback with the engineering team to help shape the product roadmap- Support contract execution, pilot programs, and ongoing collaboration activities with partners.
• Assist with pipeline management, forecasting, and reporting to inform team strategy.
• Synthesize information and provide clear recommendations to leadership.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (e.g., engineering, physics, math, computer science, or information technology); OR 5+ years of professional experience in; partnerships, technical account management or sales/pre-sales engineering
• 3+ years of experience in partnerships, sales/pre-sales engineering, or technical account management

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years of experience in technical partnerships or technical sales engineering.
• Strong interest in assessing market trends and identifying future business opportunities.
• Desire to be customer-facing and build strong partner relationships.
• Previous experience in engineering or technical role.
• Experience managing enterprise accounts or contributing to revenue targets.
• Experience with hardware, communications, networking, or IoT technologies.
• Experience at a fast-growing technology startup is a plus.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed.
• Willingness to travel to other SpaceX offices, vendors, and customers (up to 40% travel).

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Pay Range:

Partnerships Manager: $110,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law.

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. § 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 here.

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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.