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SpaceX · Washington, DC · Mid Level · Software engineering · posted yesterday
SpaceX · Washington, DC · posted yesterday
By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
| Employer | SpaceX |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington, District of Columbia |
| Field | Operations and Management › Business operations and strategy |
| Level | Senior Level |
| Source category | Data and Analytics |
| Posted | 2026-11-07 (yesterday) |
| Work arrangement | On-site at the location listed |
| Pay | Not published in the source listing |
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.
SR. GOVERNMENT PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Starshield leverages SpaceX’s Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. SpaceX Government Sales is expanding the team to support the deployment of StarshieldAI and Grok compute capabilities for the U.S. Government.
SpaceX is seeking a mission-oriented, results-driven Senior Manager to lead Government Program Development and business growth across the Department of War, focusing on government and classified supercomputing that make automated integration of global sensing a real-time decision advantage. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of mission-aligned agentic frontier models, the ability to communicate scaled-compute applications to technical and non-technical audiences, and the depth of experience to expand our DoW footprint by identifying and advancing AI opportunities aligned with national security priorities. This position demands knowledge of government procurement processes along with the energy, initiative, and dependability to own mission-critical outcomes with new government partners.
RESPONSIBILITIES
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range:
Level 3: $115,000.00 - $165,000.00
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:
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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This is a Senior Level role in the Operations and Management field (Business operations and strategy) at SpaceX. Senior roles usually expect substantial experience, ownership of results and often the ability to guide others.
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The job is in Washington, DC. Below is what the official statistics say about living and working there.
How Washington compares. Among the 1 largest places in District of Columbia, Washington is #1 by population, #1 for rent (#1 = cheapest), #1 for household income (#1 = highest), #1 for college degrees (#1 = most). Its county, District of Columbia, is #1 of 1 counties for average pay ($122,982).
Washington has 681,294 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 100.0% of the population of District of Columbia. It covers 61 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 11,146 people per square mile. The median age is 34.9, about the same as the state median (34.9 against 34.9).
The median gross rent is $1,954 a month (rent plus utilities), about the same as the state median ($1,954 against $1,954). Over a year that is 21.3% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $737,100, which is 6.7 times the median household income ($109,870); a ratio above 5 usually means buying is out of reach without savings or a second income. 41.5% of households own their home, about the same as the state average (41.5% against 41.5%).
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metropolitan area has 3,136,190 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $71,060 a year, 39% above the national median ($71,060 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are business and financial operations (369,190 jobs, median $105,260); management (319,760 jobs, median $165,010); office and administrative support (290,050 jobs, median $53,250). The area is most specialised in legal (2.6 times) and computer and mathematical (2.2 times), where the share of workers is well above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are legal ($175,070) and management ($165,010). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of District of Columbia was 5.3%. 70.9% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in District of Columbia; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 27.4% drive alone, 20.3% use public transit, 9.5% walk, 33.0% work from home. 19.0% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, about the same as the state average (19.0% against 19.0%).
64.2% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, about the same as the state share (64.2% against 64.2%). 14.3% of residents were born outside the United States, about the same as the state share (14.3% against 14.3%). The poverty rate is 15.4%, about the same as the state rate (15.4% against 15.4%).
The warmest month is Jul, averaging 78°F (25.8°C), and the coolest is Jan at 32°F (0.1°C). About 1,152 mm (45 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Jun is the wettest month (118 mm) and Jan the driest (67 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.
Closest cities in this guide: Chillum (5 miles, rent 11% lower); Arlington (5 miles, rent 19% higher); Hyattsville (5 miles, rent 6% lower); Takoma Park (5 miles, rent 27% lower). Rent differences are against Washington; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
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Places within 50 miles (straight line) of Washington, DC that have a guide, with what living there costs. No pay estimate is shown because the title did not match one occupation.
| Place ⇅ | Distance from the job city ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Median home value ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Commute 45+ min ⇅ | Rent as % of occupation pay ⇅ | Open jobs there ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | 0 mi | $1,954 | $737,100 | $109,870 | 19.0% | n/a | Jobs |
| Chillum, MD | 5 mi | $1,735 | $393,600 | $79,864 | 31.4% | n/a | — |
| Arlington, VA | 5 mi | $2,322 | $895,000 | $142,114 | 14.7% | n/a | Jobs |
| Hyattsville, MD | 5 mi | $1,835 | $481,500 | $91,941 | 28.8% | n/a | Jobs |
| Takoma Park, MD | 5 mi | $1,432 | $749,200 | $108,136 | 26.3% | n/a | — |
| Langley Park, MD | 6 mi | $1,707 | $357,200 | $85,321 | 37.6% | n/a | — |
| Suitland, MD | 6 mi | $1,707 | $334,800 | $71,585 | 33.0% | n/a | — |
| Silver Spring, MD | 7 mi | $1,913 | $643,300 | $99,860 | 28.6% | n/a | — |
| East Riverdale, MD | 7 mi | $1,716 | $361,400 | $81,831 | 26.2% | n/a | — |
| Alexandria, VA | 7 mi | $2,089 | $735,100 | $119,681 | 18.0% | n/a | Jobs |
| Landover, MD | 7 mi | $1,735 | $313,900 | $72,100 | 29.2% | n/a | — |
| Bailey's Crossroads, VA | 7 mi | $2,021 | $416,600 | $88,483 | 16.0% | n/a | — |
| College Park, MD | 8 mi | $1,912 | $437,900 | $69,721 | 19.5% | n/a | — |
| Bethesda, MD | 8 mi | $2,469 | $1,169,900 | $192,237 | 17.3% | n/a | — |
| Oxon Hill, MD | 8 mi | $1,721 | $359,800 | $93,252 | 37.2% | n/a | — |
| Huntington, VA | 8 mi | $2,062 | $541,900 | $99,956 | 26.4% | n/a | — |
| Camp Springs, MD | 9 mi | $2,231 | $415,000 | $120,456 | 38.7% | n/a | — |
| Falls Church, VA | 9 mi | $2,190 | $1,055,600 | $143,262 | 23.7% | n/a | — |
| Greenbelt, MD | 9 mi | $1,848 | $255,400 | $85,997 | 27.7% | n/a | — |
| Rose Hill, VA | 10 mi | $2,475 | $687,600 | $174,950 | 27.5% | n/a | — |
We could not match this title to one occupation, so here are the other sub-niches in Operations and Management, where your skills may carry over:
Project management (207) Program management (144) Supply chain and logistics (293) Executive and general management (1271)
How far Washington, DC is from the 20 largest US cities, in straight-line miles (not driving distance). Click a column to sort.
| From ⇅ | Straight-line distance (miles) ⇅ | Population of that city ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 126 mi | 1,579,706 |
| New York, NY | 204 mi | 8,483,844 |
| Columbus, OH | 327 mi | 914,802 |
| Charlotte, NC | 331 mi | 903,844 |
| Indianapolis, IN | 491 mi | 885,860 |
| Chicago, IL | 597 mi | 2,711,226 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 648 mi | 977,670 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 1,150 mi | 697,125 |
| Dallas, TX | 1,181 mi | 1,307,930 |
| Fort Worth, TX | 1,212 mi | 963,194 |
| Houston, TX | 1,219 mi | 2,328,253 |
| Austin, TX | 1,317 mi | 979,539 |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,387 mi | 1,479,835 |
| Denver, CO | 1,484 mi | 718,877 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 1,976 mi | 1,642,323 |
| San Diego, CA | 2,267 mi | 1,389,526 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 2,305 mi | 3,857,263 |
| Seattle, WA | 2,324 mi | 754,195 |
| San Jose, CA | 2,414 mi | 990,138 |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,469 mi | 830,235 |
| City ⇅ | Straight-line distance ⇅ | Open jobs ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington, VA | 5 mi | 224 |
| Chevy Chase, MD | 6 mi | 3 |
| Alexandria, VA | 7 mi | 6 |
| McLean, VA | 10 mi | 169 |
| Springfield, VA | 12 mi | 1 |
| Reston, VA | 18 mi | 10 |
| Ashburn, VA | 26 mi | 15 |
| Baltimore, MD | 35 mi | 107 |
| Newark, DE | 86 mi | 8 |
| Wilmington, DE | 98 mi | 2 |
| Richmond, VA | 98 mi | 6 |
| Scottsville, VA | 110 mi | 4 |
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