Data Center Connectivity Architect

SpaceX; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Telecommunications Engineer, Data Centers in Texas to design large-scale data center connectivity for evolving architectures beyond 800G. You will collaborate with capacity planning, network engineering, hardware reliability, and construction teams to deliver scalable cabling plants and reliable infrastructure.

The role requires 5+ years in data center connectivity or 7+ years with no degree, plus experience with fiber, copper, and low-voltage systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or other STEM discipline; 5+ years in data center connectivity, or 7+ years in lieu of degree.
• Experience with multimode and single-mode fiber, copper, and UHFC installations.
• Knowledge of standards (TIA, BICSI, NEC).

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, future-proof data center connectivity for clusters beyond 800G.
• Procure fiber, copper, and other connectivity materials for builds and refreshes.
• Provide project management and construction oversight for connectivity scope.
• Plan network upgrades and technology refreshes in live data centers.
• Create MOPs and SOPs for deployments in live environments.
• Audit installations and coordinate with vendors to ensure readiness.
• Maintain as-built documentation for data center connectivity.
• Coordinate cross-region circuit deployments with providers.
• Collaborate with capacity planning, network engineering, and operations.

Skills

Python

SQL

Network design

Project management

Multi-timezone coordination

On-call readiness

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or other STEM discipline

RCDD certification

Tools

OTDR

VFLs

MPO fiber connectors

BICSI/TIA standards knowledge

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Telecommunications Engineer, Data Centers in Texas to design large-scale data center connectivity for evolving architectures beyond 800G. You will collaborate with capacity planning, network engineering, hardware reliability, and construction teams to deliver scalable cabling plants and reliable infrastructure.

The role requires 5+ years in data center connectivity or 7+ years with no degree, plus experience with fiber, copper, and low-voltage systems.