SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

Fiber Supervisor

Network Engineering & AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBrownsville, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalency certificate is required.
At least 3 years of direct data center experience installing and routing optical fiber in large-scale Tier 3 or 4 facilities as a commercial fiber optic technician is required.
At least 2 years of experience supervising or leading fiber optic technicians on commercial or data center installation projects is required.
The position requires pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing.
The position requires pre-employment and annual post-employment background checks.
Physical dexterity is necessary to perform job functions in tight quarters.
The ability to lift up to 35 pounds unassisted is required.
The ability to work at elevated heights up to 50 feet with appropriate safety gear is required.
The role requires working in environments with noise exposure.
Availability for extended hours, evenings, and weekends is required, with flexibility to meet changing site operational needs.
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Responsibilities

Supervise fiber technicians through all phases of data center installation projects in coordination with the Project Manager and Superintendent.
Assign daily work, set priorities, and track progress to ensure installations, splices, and repairs are completed on schedule and to standard.
Ensure a safe and productive work environment through job-site briefings, personal protective equipment compliance, and elevation and confined-space practices.
Develop inspection points and sensor checks to prevent faulty fiber from degrading system performance.
Direct troubleshooting, repair, replacement, and installation of fiber optic systems, and verify work before closeout.
Review and approve replacement of faulty or aging fiber optic cables.
Organize and oversee scheduled maintenance routines.
Oversee fiber splicing and resolution of problem areas, and confirm test results and signal levels.
Track signal strength across devices and escalate anomalies.
Maintain system records, as-built documentation, and design markups, and report status to project leadership.
Coach technicians on methods, quality, and documentation, and model the hands-on standard expected on site.

Desired Qualifications

Certification in fiber optics and/or cable installation.
Extensive experience in fiber splicing.
Technical knowledge of communication networks.
Knowledge of computers and associated electronic systems.
Knowledge of different fiber types.
Experience installing, certifying, and troubleshooting fiber in hyperscale data center environments.
Experience installing structured cabling.
Proficiency using a light meter, optical time-domain reflectometer (OTDR), optical power meters (OPMs), fiber certifier, loopback, and optical probes.
Ability to understand different types of switches and port identifications.
Ability to properly clean fiber and validate cleanliness.

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.

FIBER SUPERVISOR

As a Fiber Supervisor at SpaceX’s Starbase data center, you’ll lead the fiber optic installation and maintenance teams that keep critical network infrastructure online. Working onsite with project management and superintendents, you’ll plan work, direct technicians, and own quality, safety, and schedule on datacenter fiber projects. Expect to stay hands-on, coach the crew, and make sure systems run reliably in support of SpaceX's mission of accelerating human scientific discovery through AI.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise fiber technicians through all phases of datacenter installation projects, in coordination with the Project Manager and Superintendent
Assign daily work, set priorities, and track progress so installations, splices, and repairs finish on schedule and to standard
Ensure a safe and productive work environment, including job-site briefings, PPE compliance, and elevation and confined-space practices
Develop inspection points and sensor checks so faulty fiber does not degrade system performance
Direct troubleshooting, repair, replacement, and installation of fiber optic systems, and verify work before closeout
Review and approve replacement of faulty or aging fiber optic cables
Organize and oversee scheduled maintenance routines
Oversee fiber splicing and resolution of problem areas; confirm test results and signal levels
Track signal strength across devices and escalate anomalies
Maintain system records, as-builts, and design markups; report status to project leadership
Coach technicians on methods, quality, and documentation, and model the hands-on standard expected on site

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
3+ years of direct data center experience installing and routing optical fiber in large-scale Tier 3 or 4 facilities as a commercial fiber optic technician
2+ years of experience supervising or leading fiber optic technicians on commercial or data center installation projects

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Certification in fiber optics and/or cable installation
Extensive experience in fiber splicing
Technical knowledge of communication networks
Knowledgeable of computers and associated electronic systems
Knowledgeable of different fiber types
Experience installing, certifying, and troubleshooting fiber in hyperscale data center environments
Experience installing structured cabling
Highly proficient using a light meter, OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer), OPMs (optical power meter), fiber certifier, loopback, and optical probes
Able to understand different types of switches and port identifications
Able to properly clean fiber and validate cleanliness

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Position is subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
Position is subject to pre-employment and annual post-employment background checks
Work is often performed in tight quarters and physical dexterity is necessary to perform job functions
Ability to lift up to 35lbs unassisted
Comfortable working at elevated heights (up to 50 feet) with appropriate safety gear
Comfortable working in an environment requiring exposure to noise
Available to work extended hours, evenings and weekends, as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required

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 [email protected].

About the Company

SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

SpaceX builds and launches reusable rockets and spacecraft for NASA, the military, and companies, and it runs Starlink, a satellite internet service for homes and businesses. In 2020, its Dragon capsule became the first privately built spacecraft to carry astronauts to the International Space Station. Its Falcon 9 rocket lands its first stage so the booster can fly again, which cuts launch costs, while Starlink beams internet from low-orbit satellites to small dishes for a monthly fee. SpaceX also owns xAI, maker of the Grok chatbot and owner of the social network X, and is building Starship, a fully reusable rocket meant to carry people to the Moon and Mars. Elon Musk founded SpaceX in 2002, and it is based in Starbase, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Starbase, Texas
Founded: 2002

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