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Requirements found

Python (nice) Sql (nice) Compliance

What this posting asks for

Level: Senior — The title says "Sr".

Main responsibilities

  • Design and develop optical connectivity solutions for the Starlink ground network infrastructure
  • Develop and maintain lab and production test stations for new product qualification and root cause analysis of operational fleet hardware
  • Develop modular, reusable test and automation software in Python for engineering design verification
  • Work with ground networking and space network teams to scale the Starlink network physical layer and optimize traffic flow
  • Develop tools and solutions to proactively monitor the health and availability of the optical infrastructure and lead continuous reliability improvement init…
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, applied physics, or an engineering discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in designing optical experiments and developing test automation (internships, student projects, extracurricular project experience, an…

Competencies an interviewer will look for

  • Technical skill Core
    In the posting: “We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unbox…” · “Develop modular, reusable test and automation software in Python for engineering design verification” · “Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, applied physics, or an engineering discipline”
    Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
  • Planning and organisation Core
    In the posting: “Experience in optical network design, planning, and DWDM system performance analysis” · “Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines” · “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 …”
    Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
  • Data and analysis Core
    In the posting: “Develop and maintain lab and production test stations for new product qualification and root cause analysis of operational fleet hardware” · “Experience in optical network design, planning, and DWDM system performance analysis” · “Experience performing data extraction, visualization and analysis using programming languages (e.g., Python) or SQL”
    Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
  • Attention to detail and quality Core
    In the posting: “Demonstrated ability to take initiative, and work both independently and within team to achieve high-quality results” · “Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law.”
    Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
  • Problem solving Supporting
    In the posting: “Develop and maintain lab and production test stations for new product qualification and root cause analysis of operational fleet hardware”
    Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix.
  • Communication Supporting
    In the posting: “Fundamental understanding of DWDM transmission systems, communications theory, and/or integrated photonics or optical subsystems”
    Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech.
  • Ownership and accountability Supporting
    In the posting: “Demonstrated ability to take initiative, and work both independently and within team to achieve high-quality results”
    Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it.
  • Adaptability and learning Supporting
    In the posting: “Engineers on this team are curious about new possibilities, have strong judgement, and work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs as we st…”
    Show it by: Describes learning something new quickly and using it; Shows a change of plan and how they adjusted.
  • Stakeholder management Supporting
    In the posting: “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, ge…”
    Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.

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  1. Tell me about yourself. Dedicated step-by-step practice.
  2. If an interviewer asks something improper How to respond to questions about age, family, origin or health.
  3. Built from this posting (8):
  4. Walk me through a piece of work where you used your strongest technical skill. What exactly did you do? From this posting
  5. You have three urgent tasks due today and time to finish only two. How do you decide? From this posting
  6. Tell me about a time you used data or numbers to make a decision. From this posting
  7. Tell me about a time you caught an error before it reached a customer or a report. From this posting
  8. How have you used python in your work? Walk me through one real example. From this posting
  9. Tell me about a problem you solved using sql. From this posting
  10. Tell me about a time you helped someone on your team get better at their work. From this posting
  11. Tell me about a difficult problem you solved at work. How did you find the cause? From this posting
  12. Walk me through how you would check whether a report's numbers are right.
  13. Describe a time you handled an upset customer or colleague.
  14. Tell me about a time you had several deadlines at once. How did you decide what to do first?
  15. Give an example of a mistake you caught before it caused a problem.
  16. Tell me about a time you taught someone how to do something.
  17. Describe a time you took the lead without being asked.
  18. Tell me about a time you had to explain something complicated in simple terms.
  19. Describe a process you improved.
  20. Do you have any questions for us?
  21. Why do you want to work here?
  22. Why is there a gap in your employment? Difficult question
  23. Why did you leave your last job? Difficult question
  24. Why are you changing careers? Difficult question
  25. What is your greatest weakness? Difficult question
  26. What are your salary expectations? Difficult question
  27. You seem overqualified for this role. Why do you want it? Difficult question
  28. Improper-question practice: How old are you? / Do you have children? / Where are you from originally?
  29. A customer is angry about a delay you did not cause. What do you do?
  30. How do you keep track of many open customer requests?
  31. Tell me about a time you could not give a customer what they wanted.
  32. You find that the inventory count does not match the system. What do you do?
  33. Tell me about a time a shipment or delivery went wrong.
  34. How do you make sure safety rules are followed on a busy shift?
  35. Two managers ask you to book the same room at the same time. What do you do?
  36. How have you used spreadsheets in your work?
  37. Tell me about a time you had to enter or check a lot of data accurately.
  38. Tell me about a sale or agreement you are proud of.
  39. A prospect says your price is too high. How do you respond?
  40. How do you keep your pipeline organised?
  41. Tell me about a technical problem you solved on your own.
  42. You find a bug right before a release. What do you do?