Onsite IT Network Engineer — High-Impact Data Center

SpaceX; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an IT Network Engineer to support the campus and data center network, enabling reliable connectivity for rockets, spacecraft, satellites, and human spaceflight. You will procure, configure, and install network hardware including switches, APs, UPS, and PDUs, and perform wireless surveys to close coverage gaps.

The ideal candidate holds a STEM degree with 3+ years of professional network engineering or 5+ years with a high school diploma, and has experience with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or other STEM field with 3+ years of network engineering experience, or 5+ years with no degree.
• CCNA/CCNP or JNCIS/JNCIP certifications are preferred.
• Onsite-only role; hybrid or remote work is not considered.

Responsibilities

• Procure, configure, and install network hardware: switches, access points, UPS, and PDUs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues.
• Plan network outage windows with stakeholders for updates, hardware refreshes, and maintenance.
• Perform wireless surveys to determine coverage gaps and implement solutions.
• Configure and troubleshoot NAC and other security features.
• Gather requirements and create implementation plans with customers, vendors, and contractors.
• Build and maintain IDF rooms across campus in accordance with standards.
• Monitor network health using in-house and third-party tools.
• Create and update network documentation and manage inventory.

Skills

OSI model knowledge

Network standards

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM with 3+ years of network engineering experience

5+ years of professional network engineering experience with high school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Cisco Catalyst switches

Juniper switches

Arista switches

Cisco wireless LAN controllers

WDM

Fiber optics

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an IT Network Engineer to support the campus and data center network, enabling reliable connectivity for rockets, spacecraft, satellites, and human spaceflight. You will procure, configure, and install network hardware including switches, APs, UPS, and PDUs, and perform wireless surveys to close coverage gaps.

The ideal candidate holds a STEM degree with 3+ years of professional network engineering or 5+ years with a high school diploma, and has experience with