SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

Telecommunications Engineer - Fiber

Network Engineering & AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMemphis, TN, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and at least 5 years of experience working in and designing data center connectivity, or at least 7 years of such experience in lieu of a degree.
At least 2 years of experience in industrial electrical engineering and medium- or high-voltage power systems.
Preferred experience includes 5+ years designing or building commercial or industrial telecommunications systems, including LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, LTE, and ISP/OSP structured cabling systems.
Primary experience with structured cabling for high-density commercial applications.
Working knowledge of low-voltage AC and DC applications for powering IT and telecommunications equipment through multiple power sources.
Experience with critical power infrastructure, including UPS systems, backup generators, and automatic transfer switches.
Experience creating and implementing process or design solutions with minimal impact to business operations.
Ability to assess issues quickly and assist technicians with troubleshooting and repair instructions.
Ability to work in a high-concentration, high-stress environment, potentially with extended hours and tight deadlines.
Acute attention to detail and ability to recognize interactions with other systems to avoid problems.
Beginner-to-intermediate AutoCAD or Revit skills.
Familiarity with the National Electrical Code, National Fire Protection Association, and International Building Code.
Ability to understand and design to national cabling standards (ANSI/TIA/BICSI).
Strong understanding of construction project management principles, including scheduling, budgeting, and contractor management.
Physical ability to perform hands-on work in varied environments, including heat, cold, rain, and tight quarters.
Must possess or be eligible for a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
Must be able to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg.
Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted.
Must meet U.S. export-control eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain the required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering support for the design, operation, improvement, and troubleshooting of fiber-optic and copper-supported network infrastructure for multiple IP-based systems.
Coordinate downtime activities among maintenance, construction, and production teams to minimize disruptions.
Drive telecommunications projects using design change requests, power-monitoring data, and advanced detection methods.
Troubleshoot electrical system problems, conduct breaker coordination and arc-flash studies, and track electrical load and capacity.
Coordinate material procurement for large-scale projects.
Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close-out.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to design, optimize, and maintain systems.
Provide telecommunications engineering support to field technicians troubleshooting existing equipment.
Oversee equipment installation, operation, and maintenance to meet specified parameters.

Desired Qualifications

Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work in an extremely fast-paced environment.

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.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEER, FIBER

As a Telecommunications Engineer at SpaceX, you will work in a complex environment designing and supporting a variety of critical infrastructure. The IT Network Infrastructure Engineering team designs and builds critical infrastructure that supports the functionality, growth, and reliability of AI training and inference for our mission to understand the universe and make life multiplanetary. The team plans, designs, and constructs new data centers, capacity expansions, and technology refreshes in existing regions, and manages operation of the existing fleet to ensure system reliability and efficiency. The team includes electrical, mechanical, and telecommunications engineers with cross-disciplinary experience. We strive for timely delivery of efficient data centers that support the latest technologies and hardware architectures while maintaining uptime. As a IT Network Infrastructure Engineer focused on Data Centers, you will design large cable plants and low-voltage systems for the latest network architectures at scale. You will ensure scalability while future-proofing data center cabling plants for changes in network architectures and data transmission speeds beyond 800G. You will work collaboratively and cross-functionally with capacity planning, network engineering, hardware reliability, construction, and operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide engineering support for the design, operation, improvement, and troubleshooting of all fiberoptic and copper supported network infrastructure for multiple IP based systems
Coordinate downtime activities between maintenance, construction, and production teams to minimize disruptions
Drive telecommunication projects using design change requests, power monitoring data, and advanced detection methods
Troubleshoot electrical system problems, conduct breaker coordination, arc flash studies, and track electrical load and capacity
Coordinate material procurement for large scale projects
Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close-out
Collaborate within interdisciplinary teams to design, optimize, and maintain systems
Provide telecom engineering support to field technicians to troubleshoot existing equipment
Oversee equipment installation, operation, and maintenance to meet specified parameters

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 5+ years of experience working in and designing data center connectivity; OR 7+ years of experience working in and designing data center connectivity in lieu of a degree.
2+ years of experience in industrial electrical engineering and medium or high voltage power systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

5+ years of professional experience with the design or build of commercial or industrial telecommunication systems as LAN/WAN/WIFI/LTE and ISP/OSP structured cabling systems
Primary experience with structured cabling for high density commercial applications
Working knowledge of low voltage AC and DC applications required for powering IT and telecom equipment through multiple power sources
Experience with critical power infrastructure including UPS systems, backup generators, and automatic transfer switches
Experience creating and implementing process/design solutions with minimal impact to business operations
Able to quickly assess an issue and assist technicians with troubleshooting and repair instructions
Ability to work in a high-concentration, high-stress environment, under possible extended work hours and tight deadlines
Acute attention to detail, ability to see interactions with other systems to avoid problems
AutoCAD/Revit – beginner to intermediate skill level
Familiarity with National Electric Code, National Fire Protection Association, and International Building Code
Understand and ability to design to national cabling standards (ANSI/TIA/BICSI)
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment
Strong understanding of construction project management principles, including scheduling, budgeting, and contractor management

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical ability to perform hands-on work in various environments, including heat, cold, rain, and tight quarters
Must possess or be eligible for Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
Must be able to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Ability to travel as needed
Valid driver's license
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted

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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