Ground Network Technician - Global Field Ops

SpaceX; United States; Remote; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX seeks field specialists to deploy, troubleshoot, and repair Starlink ground hardware across global sites. You will work with a close-knit engineering team, travel broadly to resolve service issues, and diagnose fiber optic and network equipment to restore full operation.

The role emphasizes cross-disciplinary problem solving, meticulous documentation, and continuous learning in a fast-paced environment. Prior telecom/ISP experience and ability to travel up to 75% are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years as a mechanic or technician in an engineering field.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, troubleshoot, and repair Starlink ground hardware as part of a team.
• Travel internationally and domestically to resolve hardware issues.
• Diagnose fiber optic circuit failures and repair to restore operation.
• Investigate and resolve issues with onsite network and routing hardware.
• Create and improve training documentation for team skills.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Fiber optics experience

Reading schematics

Test equipment use

Documentation

Languages (additional)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Visio

OTDR/OLS/OPM/VFL

Job description

SpaceX seeks field specialists to deploy, troubleshoot, and repair Starlink ground hardware across global sites. You will work with a close-knit engineering team, travel broadly to resolve service issues, and diagnose fiber optic and network equipment to restore full operation.

The role emphasizes cross-disciplinary problem solving, meticulous documentation, and continuous learning in a fast-paced environment. Prior telecom/ISP experience and ability to travel up to 75% are essential.