Fiber OSP Designer & GIS Mapping Technician

SpaceXAI; Memphis, Southaven (TN, MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceXAI in Memphis, Tennessee is seeking an energetic engineer to support the design, documentation, and coordination of outside plant fiber optic infrastructure. You will produce accurate construction drawings and route maps using AutoCAD and GIS tools.

The role involves field participation, BOM support, and collaboration with senior engineers and utilities to ensure design updates meet standards and permitting requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent in engineering, geospatial technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD (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

Skills

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

QGIS

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent in engineering/geospatial technology

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

SpaceXAI in Memphis, Tennessee is seeking an energetic engineer to support the design, documentation, and coordination of outside plant fiber optic infrastructure. You will produce accurate construction drawings and route maps using AutoCAD and GIS tools.

The role involves field participation, BOM support, and collaboration with senior engineers and utilities to ensure design updates meet standards and permitting requirements.