Mission-Critical Space Network Engineer

Spacex; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an IT Network Engineer to support campus and data center networks, including live data center builds. You will document work in a ticketing system and coordinate with stakeholders to keep networks reliable for launch-critical timelines.

The role emphasizes onsite work, strong communication, and hands-on configuration of switches, wireless, and security features. SpaceX values rigorous standards and responsive troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM field or related experience as specified.
• 3+ years of professional network engineering or 5+ years with high school diploma.
• Industry-standard certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, JNCIS, or JNCIP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Procure, configure, and install network hardware including switches, access points, UPS, and PDUs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues across campus and data centers.
• Plan outage windows with stakeholders for software updates and maintenance.
• Perform wireless surveys and implement coverage improvements.
• Configure and troubleshoot NAC and other security features.
• Gather requirements from customers and vendors to create implementation plans.
• Build and maintain IDF rooms across campus per standards.
• Monitor network health using internal and third-party tools.
• Create and update network documentation and inventory.

Skills

OSI model

Network standards

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Communication

Security features

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or other STEM discipline

High school diploma with 5+ years of network engineering experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Cisco Catalyst switches

Cisco wireless LAN controllers

Arista data center switches

Juniper data center switches

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an IT Network Engineer to support campus and data center networks, including live data center builds. You will document work in a ticketing system and coordinate with stakeholders to keep networks reliable for launch-critical timelines.

The role emphasizes onsite work, strong communication, and hands-on configuration of switches, wireless, and security features. SpaceX values rigorous standards and responsive troubleshooting.