OSP Engineer - Memphis

SpaceX Super Intelligence; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceXSI in Mississippi is seeking an OSP fiber design specialist responsible for creating AutoCAD drawings, GIS route maps, and as-built records for fiber infrastructure. You'll support field data conversion and coordinate with engineers and utilities.

This role requires an associate degree or equivalent, hands-on AutoCAD and GIS experience, and a willingness to perform field work. The ideal candidate will ensure drawings comply with standards and permit requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent in engineering, geospatial technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD (preferably Civil 3D or similar) for utility/telecom drawings.
• Experience with GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS, or equivalent) for mapping and spatial analysis.
• Basic understanding of fiber optic OSP concepts (conduit systems, aerial/buried placement, splicing, and terminations).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce clear, accurate technical drawings.

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.

Skills

AutoCAD

GIS software

Field surveys

Spatial data handling

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Geospatial technology background

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

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 of making life multiplanetary and expanding consciousness to the stars. SpaceXSI is building Super Intelligence to help humanity understand the universe. Our teams are building the full Super Intelligence stack: from our Colossus supercomputers, to Grok models, to our suite of applications, including Grok Bot, Grok Build, Grok Imagine, Grok Voice, and X. We’re creating a powerful flywheel where more compute trains better models, better models power more useful products, and what we learn from people using those products shapes what we build next.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role will support the design, documentation, and coordination of outside plant (OSP) fiber optic infrastructure. Focuses on producing accurate construction drawings, route maps, and as-built records using AutoCAD 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

• Associate’s degree or equivalent in engineering, geospatial technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD (preferably Civil 3D or similar) for utility/telecom drawings
• Experience with GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS, or equivalent) for mapping and spatial analysis
• Basic understanding of fiber optic OSP concepts (conduit systems, aerial/buried placement, splicing, and terminations)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce clear, accurate technical drawings
• Willingness to perform occasional field work and site visits

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Prior internship or project experience in telecom, utility, or civil infrastructure
• Familiarity with fiber strand counts, duct banks, and standard OSP construction practices
• Experience with Google Earth, KML/KMZ files, or CAD-to-GIS data exchange

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