Senior Data Center Network Architect: 800G Connectivity

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an IT Network Infrastructure Engineer for Data Centers to design scalable connectivity and lead large-scale cabling projects supporting AI training and ML workloads. You will plan, build, and refresh data center infrastructures to enable high-speed networks beyond 800G and ensure reliability across multiple regions.

The role requires a STEM degree with 5+ years in data center connectivity, hands-on fiber/copper work, and experience with UHFC plants, DWDM, and fiber testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or other STEM discipline and 5+ years of experience working in and designing data center connectivity; OR 7+ years of experience working in and designing data center connectivity in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with multimode fiber, single-mode fiber, copper, and other low-voltage telecommunication systems.
• Experience designing, installing, and documenting ultra-high fiber count (UHFC) plants.
• RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer) certification.
• Experience deploying network elements such as routing switches, aggregation switches, optical transceivers, and DWDM.
• Knowledge of building codes and industry cabling standards (TIA, BICSI, NEC).

Responsibilities

• Design and plan scalable, future-proof data center connectivity for network clusters, including structured cabling plants that support evolving architectures and speeds beyond 800G.
• Procure fiber, copper, and other connectivity materials for new builds, expansions, and technology refreshes.
• Provide project management and construction oversight for connectivity scope on new data center builds and expansions.
• Plan and implement network upgrades and overhauls for technology refreshes in live data center environments.
• Develop Methods of Procedure (MOPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for connectivity deployments in live environments.
• Audit existing and new connectivity installations and hold vendors accountable for troubleshooting and repairs prior to network deployment turnover.
• Develop and maintain as-built documentation for all data center connectivity.
• Release and troubleshoot ISP circuits across multiple regions; interface with data center providers to drive circuit and cross-connect deployments.
• Collaborate with capacity planning, network engineering, hardware reliability, and construction teams on cluster design and delivery.
• Apply knowledge of applicable building codes and industry standards to connectivity design and installation.

Skills

Fiber optics

Low-voltage cabling

Network hardware experience

Python/SQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

DWDM equipment

OTDR testing

Fiber testers (VFLs)

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an IT Network Infrastructure Engineer for Data Centers to design scalable connectivity and lead large-scale cabling projects supporting AI training and ML workloads. You will plan, build, and refresh data center infrastructures to enable high-speed networks beyond 800G and ensure reliability across multiple regions.

The role requires a STEM degree with 5+ years in data center connectivity, hands-on fiber/copper work, and experience with UHFC plants, DWDM, and fiber testing.