Sr. IT Wireless Network Engineer

Spacex; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Senior IT Wireless Network Engineer to design, deploy, and manage enterprise WLAN across SpaceX sites. You will lead wireless design, surveys, troubleshooting, and documentation efforts to ensure robust network performance for critical aerospace programs.

The role requires strong RF expertise, CBRS experience, and hands-on proficiency with Cisco WLC/DNA Center, Ekahau, and monitoring tools. Some travel and extended hours may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or other engineering discipline and 5+ years professional network engineering experience; OR 7+ years of professional network engineering experience in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Design access point placements for new wireless network deployments.
• Work closely with the network infrastructure team to ensure access points are deployed in desired locations and to our standards.
• Perform wireless surveys to identify coverage gaps/performance concerns and implement remediation efforts.
• Troubleshoot wireless issues across a large enterprise deployment.
• Schedule and perform software and hardware updates.
• Procure and manage wireless hardware inventory.
• Monitor wireless network health using in-house and 3rd party tools.
• Create and maintain proper documentation of our wireless networks across all sites.

Skills

Wireless RF technologies

CBRS deployments

Network troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or other engineering discipline

Tools

Cisco WLC

Cisco DNA Center

Ekahau

Network monitoring tools

Network documentation

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 WIRELESS NETWORK ENGINEER

SpaceX is looking for an experienced wireless network engineer with a strong background in designing, deploying and managing wireless networks in an enterprise environment. This employee will be a member of the Network Engineering team, which is responsible for managing SpaceX’s wireless networks across all sites. This network supports the designing, manufacturing and launching of rockets, spacecraft, satellites as well as human space flight. The position will be heavily focused on designing, building and troubleshooting wireless networks. The ideal candidate will be a great communicator, able to document work, excel at multi-tasking and enjoy a fast-paced high-tech environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design access point placements for new wireless network deployments.
• Work closely with the network infrastructure team to ensure access points are deployed in desired locations and to our standards.
• Perform wireless surveys to identify coverage gaps/performance concerns and implement remediation efforts.
• Troubleshoot wireless issues across a large enterprise deployment.
• Schedule and perform software and hardware updates.
• Procure and manage wireless hardware inventory.
• Monitor wireless network health using in-house and 3rd party tools.
• Create and maintain proper documentation of our wireless networks across all sites.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or other engineering discipline and 5+ of years professional network engineering experience; OR 7+ years of professional network engineering experience in lieu of a degree.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Expert understanding of wireless/RF technologies.
• Experience with CBRS deployments.
• Hands on experience with the following:
  • Cisco wireless LAN controllers or other wireless technologies.
  • Cisco DNA Center.
  • Ekahau wireless products.
  • Network monitoring tools.
  • Network documentation.
• Linux/Windows system administration.
• Industry standard certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness to work extended hours, nights and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines.
• Must have valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg and Cape Canaveral.
• Physical effort including standing, lifting and carrying moderately heavy materials (up to 25 lbs unassisted) or equipment.
• Occasionally exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain.
• Work occasionally performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise.
• Ability to work at elevated heights and/or tight spaces.
• Ability to travel as required to common destinations including Hawthorne, CA; McGregor, TX; Vandenberg, CA; Cape Canaveral, FL.

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.

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