Sr. IT Network Automation Engineer

SpaceX; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX seeks an experienced Network Automation Engineer to build tools supporting a large network infrastructure used in data centers for rockets, spacecraft, and launch systems.

You will create Python scripts to automate network processes, ensure uptime, and own infrastructure software used by engineers. Strong scripting and Linux skills, plus ability to mentor juniors, are essential for this fast-paced role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or other STEM discipline; 5+ years in network automation or 8+ years without a degree.
• Experience building automation tools and scripting to manage large networks.
• Strong communication, documentation, and ability to work in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Build network automation tools for switch configurations, backups, updates, logging, monitoring, and alerting.
• Create Python scripts to automate manual network processes.
• Measure and improve uptime and performance of the network.
• Act as technical product owner for infrastructure tools used by the team.
• Scale networks with automation and operational improvements.
• Collaborate with network engineers to build maintainable infrastructure.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Python automation

Go

Shell/Bash

Networking fundamentals

Linux operating systems

Project independence

Automation tooling

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or STEM

8+ years experience if no degree

Tools

Git

Subversion

Puppet

Ansible

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 ofenabling human life on Mars.

SR. IT NETWORK AUTOMATION ENGINEER

SpaceX is looking for an experienced Network Automation Engineer to build the tools that support a large and growing network infrastructure, including live data center build environments. This employee will be a member of the IT Network Engineering team, which is responsible for maintaining a stable, reliable, and diverse network. This network supports the design, manufacturing, and launching of rockets, spacecraft, satellites, and human spaceflight. The ideal candidate will be a great communicator, able to document their work, excel at multi-tasking, and enjoy a fast-paced high-tech environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build network automation tools to support switch configurations, config backups, software updates, logging, monitoring, and alerting.
• Create Python scripts to automate manual network processes.
• Measure, maintain, and improve the uptime and performance of the network.
• Act as technical product owner for infrastructure tools and software used by the network engineering team.
• Scale networks with automation and operational improvements.
• Collaborate with network engineers to create operable and maintainable infrastructure.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or other STEM discipline and 5+ years of professional network automation, network engineering, or site reliability engineering experience; OR 8+ years of network automation experience and high school diploma or equivalency certificate in lieu of a degree.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Networking protocols and traffic types: TCP, IPv4/IPv6, voice, video, broadcast, and streaming.
• Linux operating systems.
• Automation in Python, Go, shell, bash, and/or other languages.
• Source control tools such as Git or Subversion.
• Managing hundreds to thousands of network assets in an automated environment.
• Puppet, Ansible, or other automation frameworks.
• Ability to run projects independently.
• Understanding of fundamental networking.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This role requires you to be onsite. Hybrid or remote work will not be considered.
• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift heavy objects up to 35 lbs. unassisted.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. * 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. * 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affiantative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out [e-mail].