Fiber Optic OSP Design Engineer

SpaceXAI; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceXAI in Memphis/Southaven is seeking a hands-on engineer to design, document, and coordinate outside plant fiber optic infrastructure. You will produce accurate construction drawings, route maps, and as-built records using AutoCAD and GIS tools.

Responsibilities include field surveys, GIS data management, BOM support, and collaboration with senior engineers and utilities to ensure compliance with standards and permitting requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent in engineering, geospatial technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD (preferably Civil 3D or similar) for utility/telecom drawings.
• Experience with GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS, or equivalent) for mapping and spatial analysis.
• Basic understanding of fiber optic OSP concepts (conduit systems, aerial/buried placement, splicing, and terminations).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce clear, accurate technical drawings.
• Willingness to perform occasional field work and site visits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise OSP fiber design drawings, conduit layouts, splice diagrams, and permitting packages in AutoCAD
• Create and maintain GIS-based route maps, asset inventories, and spatial data for fiber pathways, vaults, and handholes
• Assist with field surveys, redline markups, and conversion of field data into final drawings and GIS layers
• Support BOM development, quantity take-offs, and basic loss-budget calculations
• Coordinate with senior engineers, construction teams, and utilities on design changes and as-built updates
• Ensure drawings and GIS data comply with company standards, TIA/BICSI guidelines, and local permitting requirements

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent in engineering, geospatial technology, or related field

Strong attention to detail

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

SpaceXAI in Memphis/Southaven is seeking a hands-on engineer to design, document, and coordinate outside plant fiber optic infrastructure. You will produce accurate construction drawings, route maps, and as-built records using AutoCAD and GIS tools.

Responsibilities include field surveys, GIS data management, BOM support, and collaboration with senior engineers and utilities to ensure compliance with standards and permitting requirements.