IT Network Infrastructure Engineer, Launch

About the role

As a Network Infrastructure Engineer at SpaceX, you will work in a complex environment designing and supporting a variety of IT systems critical for Starship launch pads. This position will require you to design, install, and maintain the physical cabling, network hardware, on-premises compute, electrical enclosures, and data center environments that together make up our mission critical control networks.

Responsibilities

• Be an extreme owner of network infrastructure including product selection, procurement, configuration, install, and troubleshooting
• Monitor network health, troubleshooting, and determining root cause of system issues as they arise
• Perform job walks with customers, vendors, and contractors to gather requirements and create project implementation plans
• Closely collaborate with stakeholders and engineers across programs to create highly operable, scalable, and maintainable products
• Continuously create and innovate to build solutions for unique layer1 challenges
• Participate in the day-to-day operation of IT systems, ensuring seamless functionality and reliability during critical launch windows

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other STEM discipline and 5+ years of experience designing, implementing, testing, and maintaining system-level communication architectures, OR 7+ years of experience designing, implementing, testing, and maintaining system-level communication architectures in lieu of a degree

Skills

• Ability to prioritize multiple concurrent competing projects effectively and incorporate significant design changes quickly
• Project management skills including schedule development, writing scopes of work, reading construction drawings, and creating specification documents
• Experience supervising crews of technicians/contractors to execute implementation of your designs
• Experience with configuration and operation of TCP/IP based communication equipment
• Knowledge of industry standards (BICSI, NEC, TIA/EIA), fiber optic cabling types (MM, SM) for interior and exterior usage, copper ethernet cabling types (CAT5, CAT6, CAT6A)
• Understanding of code requirements and fire protection specifications for cable pathways such as tray and conduit, especially in hazardous rated locations
• Motivation to oversee projects from early design through build and closeout
• Keen attention to detail and dedication to thorough documentation
• Proficient with CAD and/or electrical schematics software
• Confidence to present designs and clearly articulate project goals for review by internal and external stakeholders

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work in tight quarters and at height
• Must be willing to work long hours and weekends when necessary to support launches and critical path project timelines
• Flexibility is required
• Availability for occasional travel to other launch sites

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.