Mission-Critical Fiber Engineer for Space Missions

Spacex; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Fiber Engineer to design and support critical telecom infrastructure across production facilities, launch sites and spacecraft support systems. You will design layer 1 fiber and copper data networks, voice, video, RF systems, ground stations and optical tracking to enable real-time mission operations.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you’ll plan new cabling, coordinate downtime, procure materials, and manage contracts with subcontractors while ensuring safety and ITAR

Qualifications

• BICSI RCDD certification or STEM degree required.
• 2+ years of industrial electrical engineering experience.
• Experience with telecom and cabling design for critical systems.
• Knowledge of NEC, IBC and national cabling standards.
• Ability to manage multiple contractors and projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for fiber and copper network infrastructure.
• Coordinate downtime with maintenance, construction and production teams.
• Drive telecom projects using design changes and data analysis.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems and monitor load capacity.
• Coordinate material procurement and manage contracts with subcontractors.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to design and maintain systems.
• Support field technicians and oversee equipment installation.

Skills

BICSI RCDD

STEM degree

Industrial electrical engineering

LAN/WAN/WIFI/LTE experience

Structured cabling knowledge

National Electric Code familiarity

Project management

Travel readiness

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

AutoCAD/Revit

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Fiber Engineer to design and support critical telecom infrastructure across production facilities, launch sites and spacecraft support systems. You will design layer 1 fiber and copper data networks, voice, video, RF systems, ground stations and optical tracking to enable real-time mission operations.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you’ll plan new cabling, coordinate downtime, procure materials, and manage contracts with subcontractors while ensuring safety and ITAR