Fiber & Network Cabling Technician

Starlink; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an IT Network Infrastructure Technician to install, test, and troubleshoot fiber, copper cabling, RF and audio/video systems across production, launch, and testing facilities. You will work on telecom rooms, documentation, and equipment installations while collaborating with team members to resolve issues.

The role requires strong troubleshooting, reading schematics, and the ability to work in varied environments, including potential travel up to 40% across SpaceX locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years in installation, testing, and repair of fiber, copper cabling, RF, Ethernet, and audio/video systems.
• Experience with documentation, testing, and troubleshooting in telecom environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, test, troubleshoot, and document fiber, network, audio, video, and RF cabling.
• Install, test, and troubleshoot audio, video, and RF equipment.
• Install cable pathways systems ( trays, racks, J-hooks, D-rings ).
• Install, terminate, test, label, and document cables (horizontal & backbone).
• Build telecom and equipment rooms; install connectors and terminals.
• Perform continuity checks; locate wiring errors with instruments.
• Diagnose and document instrumentation or system malfunctions.
• Handle complex assignments involving communications systems and data processing.
• Collaborate with team to troubleshoot failures from test data; read schematics and drawings.

Skills

Fiber optics

Cable installation

RF systems

Networking basics

Audio/video systems

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Reading schematics

Hand tools & measurement

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multi-meters

Line analyzers

Breakout boxes

Network traces

Crimping tools

Soldering wires/connectors

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an IT Network Infrastructure Technician to install, test, and troubleshoot fiber, copper cabling, RF and audio/video systems across production, launch, and testing facilities. You will work on telecom rooms, documentation, and equipment installations while collaborating with team members to resolve issues.

The role requires strong troubleshooting, reading schematics, and the ability to work in varied environments, including potential travel up to 40% across SpaceX locations.