OSP Fiber Network Engineer — CAD/GIS & Field Ops

SpaceX; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an IT Network Infrastructure Engineer specializing in outside plant (OSP) design in Starbase, Texas. You will design, document, and coordinate fiber infrastructure, producing accurate construction drawings and GIS route maps while supporting field surveys and as-built updates.

You will work with AutoCAD and GIS tools, review designs for compliance with standards, and collaborate with engineers, contractors, and utilities to ensure reliable distribution networks for our

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or other STEM discipline plus 5+ years in outside plant (OSP) design; or 7+ years in lieu of a degree.
• Experience using CAD tools for utility/telecom drawings (AutoCAD preferred).
• Experience with GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS) for mapping and spatial analysis.

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

Field surveying

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related STEM

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an IT Network Infrastructure Engineer specializing in outside plant (OSP) design in Starbase, Texas. You will design, document, and coordinate fiber infrastructure, producing accurate construction drawings and GIS route maps while supporting field surveys and as-built updates.

You will work with AutoCAD and GIS tools, review designs for compliance with standards, and collaborate with engineers, contractors, and utilities to ensure reliable distribution networks for our