Fiber Telecom Engineer for Space Tech Networks

Spacex; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Spacex in Memphis, TN, seeks a Telecommunication Engineer, Fiber, to design and support fiber and copper network infrastructure for production facilities, launch sites and spacecraft support systems.

You will lead installation design, coordinate downtime with maintenance, construction, and production teams, and drive telecom projects using change requests, power monitoring data, and detection methods, while troubleshooting hardware.

Qualifications

• Design and troubleshooting of fiberoptic and copper network infrastructure.
• Experience with industrial electrical engineering and high/medium voltage power systems.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional downtime and projects.
• Knowledge of National Electric Code and cabling standards (ANSI/TIA/BICSI).
• Strong documentation and contract management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for the design, operation, improvement, and troubleshooting of all fiberoptic and copper supported network infrastructure for multiple IP based systems.
• Coordinate downtime activities between maintenance, construction, and production teams to minimize disruptions.
• Drive telecommunication projects using design change requests, power monitoring data, and advanced detection methods.
• Troubleshoot electrical system problems, conduct breaker coordination, arc flash studies, and track electrical load and capacity.
• Coordinate material procurement for large scale projects.
• Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close-out.
• Collaborate within interdisciplinary teams to design, optimize, and maintain systems.
• Provide telecom engineering support to field technicians to troubleshoot existing equipment.
• Oversee equipment installation, operation, and maintenance to meet specified parameters.

Skills

Telecommunications engineering

Fiber optics

Project coordination

Troubleshooting

Contract management

Education

BICSI RCDD or STEM degree

Tools

AutoCAD/Revit

Job description

Spacex in Memphis, TN, seeks a Telecommunication Engineer, Fiber, to design and support fiber and copper network infrastructure for production facilities, launch sites and spacecraft support systems.

You will lead installation design, coordinate downtime with maintenance, construction, and production teams, and drive telecom projects using change requests, power monitoring data, and detection methods, while troubleshooting hardware.