Telecommunication Engineer – Space Systems & Networks

SpaceX; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Brownsville, Texas seeks a Telecommunication Engineer to design and support critical infrastructure across production facilities, launch infrastructure and spacecraft support systems. You will help create world-class connectivity to enable missions for Falcon, Dragon, Starship and related operations.

The role covers fiber and copper cabling, voice systems, RF, ground stations, telemetry and real-time operations, requiring collaboration with cross‑functional teams and field technicians.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for the design, operation, improvement, and troubleshooting of all 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

Structured cabling

LAN/WAN/WIFI/LTE

High voltage power

AutoCAD/Revit

Project management

Contractor management

Troubleshooting

Electrical safety

Education

BICSI RCDD certification

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

AutoCAD/Revit

Job description

SpaceX in Brownsville, Texas seeks a Telecommunication Engineer to design and support critical infrastructure across production facilities, launch infrastructure and spacecraft support systems. You will help create world-class connectivity to enable missions for Falcon, Dragon, Starship and related operations.

The role covers fiber and copper cabling, voice systems, RF, ground stations, telemetry and real-time operations, requiring collaboration with cross‑functional teams and field technicians.