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PARTNERSHIPS LEAD (DIRECT TO CELL)

SpaceX's global satellite communications system is revolutionizing connectivity as we know it. It provides high throughput, low-latency, path-diverse communications for many users. Some of our customers support individuals in dire need around the world – we are looking to add a Partnerships Lead to ensure these needs are met.

In this role you will work with leadership to achieve sales goals while collaborating with stakeholders across engineering, business, marketing, and regulatory teams. This role demands a strong analytical skill set to drive customer adoption and forecast accurate deployment timelines. Success will require systems thinking, creativity, and excellent communication skills to synthesize information that shapes future products and strategic direction. This is a special opportunity to work at the cutting edge of satellite, direct to cellular, and IoT technologies with a world class team focused on deploying networking solutions to the world.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with other engineering, regulatory, and business representatives across team boundaries to perform system trades and ensure end-to-end mission success
• Work with all internal and external stakeholders, using excellent written and verbal communication to negotiate technical deliverables and scope, drive prototype development, and clearly define success objectives
• Support all phases of development for identifying and establishing the right telecommunication and OEM partners, including researching industry projections
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of project master schedules, global pricing models, roadmaps, customer materials, marketing guidelines, and regularly report updates to customers and internal stakeholders
• Support customer meetings and follow ups, including specific documentation and contracts

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in technical field (engineering, physics, computer science, or technical discipline) with 3+ years of industry experience
• 3+ years of technical project management experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Engineering degree in a technical field
• Previous experience in an engineering role
• Experience with LTE, telecommunications networks, or space networks
• Experience carrying a revenue quota as an individual contributor
• Experience with hardware, communications, or networking technologies
• Experience at an early-stage technology startup that went to scale

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work extended hours and weekends if needed
• Must be willing to travel to other SpaceX offices, vendors, and customers as necessary (up to 20% travel)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

Partnerships Lead: $120,000.00 - $155,000.00/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. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or 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 notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.