Fiber Telecommunication Engineer, Space & Ground Systems

SpaceX; Horn Lake (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Telecommunication Engineer, Fiber to design and support critical fiber and copper network infrastructure for production facilities and launch systems. You will work on real-time communications supporting Falcon, Dragon, Starship and related missions, with emphasis on reliability and world‑class connectivity.

The role requires hands-on design, installation oversight, and collaboration with engineers to ensure systems operate within safety and performance standards.

Qualifications

• BICSI RCDD certification or a STEM bachelor's degree.
• 2+ years of experience in industrial electrical engineering with medium/high voltage power.
• Experience designing fiber and copper telecom infrastructure is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for fiberoptic and copper network infrastructure.
• Coordinate downtime among maintenance, construction and production teams.
• Lead telecom projects using design requests and monitoring data.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems, conduct arc flash studies, monitor load.
• Coordinate material procurement for large-scale projects.
• Manage construction contracts with subcontractors through close-out.
• Collaborate with teams to design and maintain systems.
• Support field technicians in troubleshooting equipment.
• Oversee installation, operation and maintenance to meet specs.

Skills

BICSI RCDD

STEM degree

Industrial electrical engineering

HV power systems

Fiber/Copper cabling design

AutoCAD/Revit

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Contract management tools

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Telecommunication Engineer, Fiber to design and support critical fiber and copper network infrastructure for production facilities and launch systems. You will work on real-time communications supporting Falcon, Dragon, Starship and related missions, with emphasis on reliability and world‑class connectivity.

The role requires hands-on design, installation oversight, and collaboration with engineers to ensure systems operate within safety and performance standards.