Future-Proof Data Center Connectivity Engineer

SpaceX; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Telecommunications Engineer for Data Centers to design scalable connectivity for large-scale data centers and ensure 800G+ performance across regions. You will procure materials, oversee construction, and develop SOPs while collaborating with capacity planning, hardware reliability, and operations teams.

This role requires a STEM degree with 5+ years in data center connectivity or 7+ years without a degree, and hands-on experience with high-velocity fiber networks and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5+ years in data center connectivity, or 7+ years without a degree.
• Experience with multimode and single-mode fiber, copper, and other low-voltage telecom systems.
• Experience designing, installing, and documenting ultra-high fiber count (UHFC) plants.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, future-proof data center connectivity for network clusters beyond 800G.
• Procure fiber, copper, and other connectivity materials for new builds, expansions, and refreshes.
• Provide project management and construction oversight for connectivity scope on new data center builds and expansions.
• Plan and implement network upgrades and overhauls for technology refreshes in live data center environments.
• Develop MOPs and SOPs for connectivity deployments in live environments.
• Audit connectivity installations and manage vendor accountability prior to turnover.
• Develop and maintain as-built documentation for data center connectivity.
• Release and troubleshoot ISP circuits across multiple regions; interface with data center providers for circuit deployments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on cluster design and delivery.
• Apply knowledge of building codes and industry standards to connectivity design.

Skills

Python

SQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science (STEM)

Tools

OTDR

VFL

BERT

MPO connectors

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Telecommunications Engineer for Data Centers to design scalable connectivity for large-scale data centers and ensure 800G+ performance across regions. You will procure materials, oversee construction, and develop SOPs while collaborating with capacity planning, hardware reliability, and operations teams.

This role requires a STEM degree with 5+ years in data center connectivity or 7+ years without a degree, and hands-on experience with high-velocity fiber networks and