Sr. IT Network Engineer

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock or long-term incentives

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical, vision, dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation 3 weeks

10+ paid holidays per year

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. IT Network Engineer in Hawthorne, CA to design, deploy, and manage campus and data center networks, including wireless infrastructure and NAC implementations.

The role focuses on hands-on troubleshooting, automation, and documentation to ensure reliable and secure connectivity across SpaceX facilities.

Applicants should have strong routing/switching experience, 802.1X NAC, BGP, Python scripting, and certifications (CCNP/CCIE or equivalents) are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or other STEM discipline and 7+ of years professional network engineering experience; OR 10+ years of professional network engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
• Expert understanding of the OSI model and network standards.
• Experience with Python scripting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation and troubleshooting of large-scale, complex wired and wireless networks.
• Configure, install, and support campus and data center networks.
• Troubleshoot wired/wireless networking related issues.
• Support the deployment of network access control (NAC) using 802.1X.
• Develop and enforce network policies and standards.
• Plan and prepare project roadmaps.
• Develop network automation tools to support our enterprise network.
• Monitor network health using in-house and 3rd party tools.
• Create and maintain proper documentation of our networks.

Skills

Cisco Catalyst switches

Juniper switches

Arista switches

WLCs

NAC 802.1X

BGP routing

DNS/DHCP

SNMP

ARP/LLDP

WDM

Fiber Optics

Python scripting

CCNP

CCIE

JNCIP

JNCIE

OSI model

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or STEM

10+ years professional network engineering experience

Tools

Cisco Catalyst

Juniper

Arista

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 ENGINEER

SpaceX is looking for an experienced network engineer with expertise in networking technologies that support routing, switching, dynamic multicast, Wi-Fi, network access control, automation, etc. This position will be directly involved with supporting and expanding our campus and data center infrastructure as well as our expansive wireless network using reliable and redundant design standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the design, implementation and troubleshooting of large-scale, complex wired and wireless networks
• Configure, install, and support campus and data center networks
• Troubleshoot wired/wireless networking related issues
• Support the deployment of network access control (NAC) using 802.1X
• Develop and enforce network policies and standards
• Plan and prepare project roadmaps
• Develop network automation tools to support our enterprise network
• Monitor network health using in-house and 3rd party tools
• Create and maintain proper documentation of our networks

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or other STEM discipline and 7+ of years professional network engineering experience; OR 10+ years of professional network engineering experience in lieu of a degree

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Expert understanding of the OSI model and network standards
• Hands on experience with the following:
  • Cisco Catalyst, Juniper, and Arista data center class switches
  • Cisco wireless LAN controllers or other wireless technologies
  • Network Access Control (NAC) using 802.1X
  • Wave Division Multiplexing and Fiber Optics
  • DNS, DHCP, SNMP, IP helpers, ARP, CDP, LLDP
  • BGP routing
  • Switch port security features
  • Network monitoring tools
  • Network documentation
• Experience with Python scripting
• Industry standard certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, or JNCIE

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Must have valid driver's license

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range:
Level 3: $155,000.00 - $215,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

• 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 affirmative action plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out [e-mail].