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Cybersecurity Engineer III
INFORMATION SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS, INC
San Diego, CA
- $170,000 to $180,000 USD / year
Information Systems Solutions (ISS) is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer III to support the NIWC PAC Information Technology Management Support Services contract. The Cybersecurity Engineer…
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Structural Engineer II
Passero Associates
Charlotte, NC
Passero Associates' has an excellent career opportunity for a Structural Engineer II to join our Structural Department and work alongside a team of talented and outstanding professionals.…
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Electrical Integration and Test Engineer II
Voyager Technologies, Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA
Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most…
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Engineer II, Field Software
ASM
United States
Step into a career with ASM, where cutting edge technology meets collaborative culture.
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Test Engineer II
Arcfield
Home, NY
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Test Engineer II to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing both manual and…
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Engineer II, Autonomous Systems - Missouri Institute for Defense & Energy
University of Missouri System
MO
- $75,000 to $80,000 USD / year
The Engineer II - Autonomous Systems will support the development, integration, and testing of software for autonomous drone navigation and mission execution. The position will build…
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Mechanical Engineer II, Imaging Payloads
Urban Sky
Denver, CO
- $115,000 to $130,000 USD / year
…applications, from real-time wildfire monitoring to urban mapping. Our technology is also employed by government customers including the Department of Defense (DoD), NASA, and others. Urban…
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Engineer II, Systems - Wayne, NJ - Defined Term
Getinge
Wayne, NJ
…and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers – and to save more lives, we need team…
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Electrical Engineer II
MESA POWER SOLUTIONS LLC
Evansville, WY
- $96,000 to $106,000 USD / year
…responsible power systems to industrial markets nationwide. We engineer and build advanced, sound-attenuated, temperature-controlled generator sets designed to perform in the toughest…
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Systems Engineer II
RTX
United States
…environments? Raytheon is seeking a talented and motivated Systems Engineer II to join our team within the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SETC) Discipline, supporting the LTAMDS…
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Scrum Master –Software Engineer II
RTX
United States
…Raytheon is looking for a Software Scrum Master (SM) – Software Engineer II for the AN/TPY-2 radar program Orcas agile software team. The Orcas team provides subject matter expertise for…
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Software Engineer II - AVI MIL FMS (Onsite)
RTX
United States
Collins Aerospace is currently seeking qualified candidates for Software Engineer II roles in our Military Avionics Flight Management department located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Teams are…
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Software Engineer II - DevOps / Infrastructure (Onsite)
RTX
United States
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
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Software Engineer II - Test Solutions Center
RTX
United States
…Raytheon products. We are hands-on, designing with the latest technology and tools, and integrating state-of-the-art software solutions with the most advanced engineering systems in the…
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Cloud Infrastructure & Core Services DevOps Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton_United States
North Charleston, SC · Washington, DC
Everyone is trying to “harness the cloud,” but not everyone knows how. As a DevOps engineer, you’re eager to build, manage, and secure a container platform that meets your client’s needs…
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Cross Domain Network Engineer, Lead
Booz Allen Hamilton_United States
Washington, DC · McLean, VA · Reston, VA
As a Cross Domain Network Engineer on our team, you’ll help the DoD deploy a reliable network to support national defense. You’ll work with customer to learn the strategic goals and…
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Cloud Engineer II (Full Time) - United States
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Milpitas, CA
- Full-time
…for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security,…
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Software Engineer II - AI Platforms
US: Mastercard International Incor
Atlanta, GA
…making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people,…
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Software Engineer II - AI Platforms
US: Mastercard International Incor
Atlanta, GA
…making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people,…
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Software Engineer II
US: Mastercard Technologies, LLC
O'Fallon, MO
…making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people,…
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Database Administrator
SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA
Engineer, deploy and maintain all aspects of Microsoft SQL database monitoring.
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Tool Integration Electrical Engineer I/II
TTI Consumer Power Tools, Inc.
Anderson, SC
…industries through superior environmentally friendly cordless technology. At TTi Anderson, our RYOBI and RIDGID brands are recognized worldwide for their deep heritage and cordless product…
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Quality Principal Engineer II
Zimmer, Inc.
United States
…innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8…
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Electrical Engineer II - Projects
Freeport McMoRan
Safford, AZ
…campus, Eastern Arizona College, and the Gila Institute for…
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Specialist II-IC Quality Assurance
BMO Bank N.A.
Tempe, AZ
- $129,290.1 USD / year
BMO Bank N.A. seeks a Specialist II-IC Quality Assurance to ensure quality of products that technology delivers, working closely with all applications, common services/middleware, and…

SpaceX

Database Administrator

Hawthorne, CA, United States

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Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 4, 2026

Original job description

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.

DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR

SpaceX is looking for a Database Administrator with strong technical knowledge in Microsoft SQL/ PowerBI technologies as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills. This employee will be a part of our IT Engineering organization and join a team of database administrators and engineers responsible for all database technologies used throughout SpaceX. The ideal candidate will be flexible, flourish in a fast-paced and challenging environment and have an insatiable desire to learn, solve complex problems and help others. They should be a self-starter, self-motivator, and possess ingenuity to excel at this position. This individual will need to demonstrate strong knowledge in Windows, server/storage infrastructure, and troubleshooting skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Partner with internal customers to understand current challenges, plan/communicate improvements and anticipate future needs.
Perform root cause analysis of production-related database issues.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to optimize schemas, queries, and database/server configurations.
Perform data migration / data transformation from OLTP to OLAP systems.
Develop code to automate routine tasks and provide end user self-service tools by leveraging PowerShell or a similar scripting language.
Engineer, deploy and maintain all aspects of Microsoft SQL database monitoring.
Quickly address critical support situations by providing effective solutions to database technical issues.
Manage PowerBI licensing, utilization, permissions and provide best-practices guidance and query optimization assistance for users.
Provide comprehensive and fully vetted backup and restore solutions.
Engineer, implement and routinely test Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies.
Develop and maintain strong documentation and support runbooks.
Support and foster the professional growth of other database engineering and administration staff via cross-training, coaching and responsibility sharing.
Participate in an on-call rotation.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering and 3+ years of IT database administration, or 5+ years of IT database administration in lieu of a degree.
1+ years experience in optimizing SQL queries and data replication & transformation.
3+ years experience in monitoring and tuning databases to provide highly available and performant services.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Proficient in SQL Server and at least one other database technology (Postgres, MySQL, Oracle).
Proficient in resiliency and high availability methods for SQL Server, such as SQL Server log shipping, availability groups, database mirroring and replication.
Expertise in scaling large critical databases with high expectations for uptime and performance.
Ability to work effectively and provide technical leadership in high-stress situations such as production database outages.
Knowledge of configuration management automation and limiting the amount of manual toil.
Knowledge of data structure design and modeling.
Strong understanding of hardware in relation to SQL server; SAN, Virtualization, and basic networking for troubleshooting.
Good knowledge of development cycle to interface well with developers.
Working knowledge of adjacent database technologies (Postgres, Oracle, MySQL).
Strong attention to detail, high degree of accuracy, excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to meet deadlines.
Open to learn new database technologies especially Column-oriented databases.
Expertise in reporting options (SQL reports, PowerBI, etc.).
Strong understanding of big data and data warehouse concepts and technologies.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed (to respond to network and server errors after hours).
This role is an onsite position - remote work or hybrid work will not be considered.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:

Database Admin: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00

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 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 accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the 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.

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Skills

SQL
Microsoft Power BI
Microsoft Windows
Troubleshooting
Root cause analysis
Microsoft PowerShell
Implement ICT recovery system
Documentation
Coaching
BASIC
Computer science
Database administration
Microsoft SQL Server
MySQL
Oracle
Leadership
SAN
Attention to detail
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Meet deadlines
Reporting
Data warehouse

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