IT Network Infrastructure Engineer, Outside Plant

Spacex; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an IT Network Infrastructure Engineer for Outside Plant to design and document fiber optic infrastructure for Starbase facilities. You will produce construction drawings, route maps, and GIS data, coordinating with field teams and utilities to ensure compliant, scalable OSP deployments.

The role requires CAD proficiency (AutoCAD), GIS experience, and knowledge of fiber OSP concepts; travel and field presence are expected as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or STEM with 2+ years’ experience; or 6+ years’ experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience using CAD for telecom/utility drawings.
• Experience with GIS software for mapping and spatial analysis.
• Knowledge of fiber optic OSP concepts (conduit, aerial/buried placement, splicing, terminations).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise OSP fiber design drawings, conduit layouts, splice diagrams and permitting packages in AutoCAD.
• Create and maintain GIS-based route maps and asset inventories.
• Assist with field surveys, redline markups, and data conversion to 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 updates.
• Ensure drawings and GIS data comply with company standards and local permitting requirements.

Skills

CAD drafting

GIS proficiency

Field coordination

Technical drawing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

6+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

IT NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER, OUTSIDE PLANT

The IT Network Infrastructure Engineering team designs and builds critical infrastructure that supports the functionality, growth, and reliability of all networking in the ever-expanding and changing spaceport city of Starbase, Texas. The team plans, designs, and constructs new data centers, manufacturing facilities, logistics warehouses, propellant generation plants, and launch pads for our mission to make life multiplanetary and understand the universe. This role will support the design, documentation, and coordination of outside plant (OSP) fiber optic infrastructure, focusing on producing accurate construction drawings, route maps, and as-built records using CAD and GIS tools.

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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, telecommunications engineering, or other STEM discipline with 2+ years experience; OR 6+ years experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience using CAD (preferably AutoCAD) for utility/telecom drawings.
• Experience with GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS, or equivalent) for mapping and spatial analysis.
• Experience in fiber optic OSP concepts such as conduit systems, aerial/buried placement, splicing, and terminations.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce clear, accurate technical drawings.
• Prior experience in telecommunications/ISP/IT network infrastructure.
• Experience with Google Earth, KML/KMZ files, or CAD-to-GIS data exchange.
• Experience designing and building OSP fiber infrastructure for hyperscale AI data centers.
• Experience designing and building OSP fiber infrastructure for industrial facilities such as oil & gas.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness to be in the field working alongside technicians, overseeing contractors, and preparing construction updates.
• Willingness to participate in an after-hours on-call rotation and work extended hours or weekends as necessary.
• Willingness to travel (up to 20%, including flying to other sites worldwide) and potential time at sea supporting marine systems.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs.
• Ability to work at heights.
• Ability to drive (active valid driver's license).
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .

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