IT Network Infrastructure Technician

About the role

SpaceX technicians work in a complex environment supporting critical production, launch, and landing activities. The IT network infrastructure team installs and supports cable infrastructure for telecommunications across production facilities, launch infrastructure, and spacecraft support systems, including fiber and copper data networks, operational voice (wired and wireless), video, ground‑side vehicle and payload interface RF systems, ground stations, telemetry and optical tracking, marine communications, readiness testing, and other real‑time communications for Falcon, Dragon, Starship and other missions.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, test, troubleshoot, and document test results for fiber, network, audio, video, and RF cabling.
• Install, test, and troubleshoot audio, video, and RF equipment.
• Install cable pathway systems (cable trays, cable racks, J‑hooks or D‑rings).
• Terminate, test, label, and document horizontal, backbone, and other cables.
• Build out telecommunication and equipment rooms.
• Install connectors, connector pins, terminals, and lugs.
• Perform continuity checks, locate and correct wiring errors using measuring instruments.
• Investigate, diagnose, correct, and document instrumentation or system malfunctions.
• Perform complex technical assignments involving communications systems, instrumentation, and data acquisition/processing systems.
• Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot failures and issues derived from test data.
• Read and interpret planning documents, schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, drawings, manuals, blueprints, and engineering sketches.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 2+ years of experience installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing fiber optics, copper cabling (RF, Ethernet), network and telephony installation, and audio/video systems.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 3+ years of raceway installation (conduit, cable tray, PVC).
• Ability to install, terminate, and test low‑voltage and fiber optic cables, including twisted pair, coaxial, stranded and solid conductors, single‑mode and multi‑mode fiber.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards (BICSI, NEC, TIA/EIA) and cable types (MM, SM, Cat5E, Cat6, Cat6A) and pathway systems.
• Knowledge of telecom network best practices, network security, architecture design, technical standards, troubleshooting tools, and protocols (TCP/IP, DLC, ASYNC).
• Working knowledge of audio, video, and wireless systems and delivery methods (analog, digital, AoIP, VoIP).
• Operational knowledge of oscilloscopes, multimeters, soldering, crimping, wire stripping, continuity testing, military‑type connector pinning, cable routing, tie‑wrapping, drilling, tapping, and junction‑box construction.
• Experience with DC power supplies, DC‑DC converters, heat‑shrink tubing, cable harnessing, lacing, and proper strain‑relief concepts.
• Experience with IP and HD‑SDI video cameras and infrastructure.
• Understanding of modern networking architecture and physical‑layer inter‑connectivity.
• Experience operating articulating boom lifts, forklifts, scissor lifts, and other work‑site machinery.

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to distinguish colors and perform fine‑motor tasks with manual dexterity.
• Ability to work at elevated heights and/or in tight spaces.
• Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying materials or equipment up to 25 lb.
• Regular exposure to extreme outdoor environments (heat, cold, rain).
• Occasional exposure to fumes, odors, and noise.
• Availability for overtime, nights, and weekends as required by mission milestones.
• Travel 10–25 % to other SpaceX locations as needed.
• Typical 50‑hour work weeks with schedule flexibility based on site operational needs.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range:

• Level 1: $27.00 – $33.00 per hour
• Level 2: $31.00 – $39.00 per hour
• Level 3: $36.00 – $45.00 per hour

Base salary is determined case‑by‑case based on knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Total rewards include long‑term incentives (company stock or cash awards), discretionary bonuses, and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Benefits include comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan; short‑ and long‑term disability insurance; life insurance; paid parental leave; various discounts and perks; three weeks of paid vacation; 10+ paid holidays per year; and, for Washington State employees, accrued paid sick time per state law. Company shuttles are provided for round‑trip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office (Monday‑Friday).

ITAR Requirements

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident (green card holder), a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, an asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State to comply with U.S. Government export regulations.