Senior Telecommunication Engineer, Space Systems

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Telecommunication Engineer to design and support critical infrastructure across production facilities, launch infrastructure, and spacecraft support systems.

You will work on layer 1 fiber and copper data networks, voice, video, RF systems, ground stations, telemetry, and more to ensure world-class connectivity for missions. The role requires leading design, installation oversight, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable telecom solutions under

Qualifications

• BICSI RCDD certification or a bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial electrical engineering and medium or high voltage power systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for fiberoptic and copper supported network infrastructure for multiple IP based systems.
• Coordinate downtime activities between maintenance, construction, and production teams to minimize disruptions.
• Drive telecommunication projects using design change requests, power monitoring data, and advanced detection methods.
• Troubleshoot electrical system problems, conduct breaker coordination, arc flash studies, and track electrical load and capacity.
• Coordinate material procurement for large scale projects.
• Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close-out.
• Collaborate within interdisciplinary teams to design, optimize, and maintain systems.
• Provide telecom engineering support to field technicians to troubleshoot existing equipment.
• Oversee equipment installation, operation, and maintenance to meet specified parameters.

Skills

BICSI RCDD

Industrial electrical engineering

Medium/high voltage power systems

Structured cabling knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline

Tools

AutoCAD/Revit

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Telecommunication Engineer to design and support critical infrastructure across production facilities, launch infrastructure, and spacecraft support systems.

You will work on layer 1 fiber and copper data networks, voice, video, RF systems, ground stations, telemetry, and more to ensure world-class connectivity for missions. The role requires leading design, installation oversight, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable telecom solutions under