IT Network Infrastructure Technician (Weekend Shift)

Spacex; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an IT Network Infrastructure Technician for the weekend shift to support our launch and flight readiness networks across multiple systems. You will install, test, and document fiber and copper cabling, plus audio/video and RF equipment; build telecom rooms; and work with engineers to troubleshoot issues from test data.

The role requires 2+ years of relevant experience and a high school diploma, with knowledge of industry standards and low-voltage cabling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 2+ years experience installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing fiber optics, copper cabling (RF, Ethernet), network and telephony installation, and audio/video systems.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards (BICSI, NEC, TIA/EIA); fiber types; Cat5E/6/6A; and cable pathways.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, test, troubleshoot, and document test results for fiber, network, audio, video, and RF cabling.
• Install, test, and troubleshoot audio, video, and RF equipment.
• Install cable pathway systems (cable trays, cable racks, J-hooks or D-rings).
• Install, terminate, test, label, and document horizontal, backbone and other cables.
• Build out telecommunication and equipment rooms.
• Install connectors, connector pins, terminals, and lugs.
• Perform continuity checks, locate and correct wiring errors using measuring instruments.
• Investigate, diagnose, correct, and document instrumentation or system malfunctions.
• Perform complex technical assignments involving communications systems, instrumentation and data acquisition/processing systems.
• Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot failures and issues derived from test data.
• Read and interpret planning documents, schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, drawings, manuals, blueprints, and engineering sketches.

Skills

Fiber optics

Copper cabling

Network installation

Audio/video systems

RF testing

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Line analyzers

Network traces

Test equipment

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 of enabling human life on Mars.

IT NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNICIAN (WEEKEND SHIFT)

SpaceX technicians work in a complex environment supporting a variety of critical launch and landing activities. The launch communications team installs and supports the infrastructure used for all types of telecommunications in support of our launch vehicles and spacecraft, including the layer 1 fiber and copper data network cabling infrastructure, operational voice (both wired and wireless systems), mission video, ground-side vehicle and payload interface RF systems, ground stations, telemetry and optical tracking systems, marine communications, readiness testing, and other systems involved in real-time communications and operations for Falcon, Dragon, Starship and other missions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Install, terminate, test, troubleshoot, and document test results for fiber, network, audio, video, and RF cabling
• Install, test, and troubleshoot audio, video, and RF equipment
• Install cable pathway systems (cable trays, cable racks, J-hooks or D-rings)
• Install, terminate, test, label, and document horizontal, backbone and other cables
• Build out telecommunication and equipment rooms
• Install connectors, connector pins, terminals, and lugs
• Perform continuity checks, locate and correct wiring errors using measuring instruments
• Investigate, diagnose, correct, and document instrumentation or system malfunctions
• Perform complex technical assignments involving communications systems, instrumentation and data acquisition/processing systems
• Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot failures and issues derived from test data
• Read and interpret planning documents, schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, drawings, manuals, blueprints, and engineering sketches

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of experience installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing: fiber optics, copper cabling (RF, Ethernet), network and telephony installation, and audio/video systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to install, terminate and test low voltage cables and fiber optical cables to include twisted pair, coaxial, stranded and solid conductor low voltage cables, single mode and multi-mode fiber optical cables
• Strong knowledge of industry standards (BICSI, NEC, TIA/EIA); different types of fiber (MM, SM) for interior and exterior usage; Cat5E, Cat6 and Cat6A data cabling; and cable pathways such as conduit, fire penetrations and cable trays
• Knowledge of the telecom network best practices and concepts including network security, network architecture design, technical standards and deliverables, troubleshooting tools (e.g. line analyzers, breakout boxes, and network traces), software and hardware installation and configuration, network hardware, and protocols (e.g.