Rocket-Grade IT Network Engineer

SpaceX; Vandenberg Air Force Base Launch Facility 02 (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an IT Network Engineer to support routing, switching, VoIP and WiFi across the campus network. You will document work, excel at multitasking, and coordinate outages for software updates and hardware refreshes in a fast-paced, high-tech environment.

The role requires OSI model knowledge, Cisco/Arista hardware experience, and Linux/Windows administration. SpaceX offers extensive benefits and a strong path for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering or STEM, or 3+ years of professional network engineering (5+ years if no degree).
• Experience supporting routing, switching, VoIP and WiFi in a high-tech environment.

Responsibilities

• Procure, configure and install network hardware including switches, access points, UPS and PDUs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues across campus.
• Plan outage windows with stakeholders for software updates and hardware refreshes.
• Perform wireless surveys and implement solutions for coverage gaps.
• Configure NAC and other security features and maintain network docs.
• Walk with customers, vendors and contractors to gather requirements and create implementation plans.
• Build and maintain IDF rooms to SpaceX network standards.
• Monitor network health with in-house and third-party tools.
• Maintain network documentation and inventory.

Skills

OSI model understanding

Network monitoring tools

Documentation skills

Linux/Windows admin

CCNA/CCNP

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or STEM

Alternative: 5+ years of network engineering experience

Tools

Cisco Catalyst switches

Arista switches

Cisco WLC

Wave Division Multiplexing

Fiber Optics

DNS

DHCP

SNMP

CDP/LLDP

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an IT Network Engineer to support routing, switching, VoIP and WiFi across the campus network. You will document work, excel at multitasking, and coordinate outages for software updates and hardware refreshes in a fast-paced, high-tech environment.

The role requires OSI model knowledge, Cisco/Arista hardware experience, and Linux/Windows administration. SpaceX offers extensive benefits and a strong path for growth.