Telecom Systems Engineer for Space Missions

Starlink; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Telecommunication Engineer to design and support critical infrastructure across production and launch facilities. You will work on fiber and copper networks, voice, video, RF systems, and telemetry to enable real-time operations for Falcon, Dragon, Starship, and related missions.

You will lead cable installations, coordinate downtime, and collaborate with field technicians to ensure reliability and safety in demanding environments.

Qualifications

• BICSI RCDD certification or bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in industrial electrical engineering and medium/high voltage power systems.
• Strong knowledge of fiber optic/copper cabling and NEC/NS standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for design, operation, and troubleshooting of fiber/copper network infrastructure.
• Coordinate downtime activities between maintenance, construction, and production teams.
• 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

Electrical engineering

2+ years experience

AutoCAD/Revit

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Telecommunication Engineer to design and support critical infrastructure across production and launch facilities. You will work on fiber and copper networks, voice, video, RF systems, and telemetry to enable real-time operations for Falcon, Dragon, Starship, and related missions.

You will lead cable installations, coordinate downtime, and collaborate with field technicians to ensure reliability and safety in demanding environments.