Telecommunications Engineer, Fiber

SpaceX • College Station, TX • 6h ago

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 of enabling human life on Mars.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEER, FIBER

As a Telecommunications Engineer at SpaceX, you will work in a complex environment designing and supporting a variety of critical infrastructure. The IT Network Infrastructure Engineering team designs and builds critical infrastructure that supports the functionality, growth, and reliability of AI training and inference for our mission to understand the universe and make life multiplanetary. The team plans, designs, and constructs new data centers, capacity expansions, and technology refreshes in existing regions, and manages operation of the existing fleet to ensure system reliability and efficiency. The team includes electrical, mechanical, and telecommunications engineers with cross-disciplinary experience. We strive for timely delivery of efficient data centers that support the latest technologies and hardware architectures while maintaining uptime. As a IT Network Infrastructure Engineer focused on Data Centers, you will design large cable plants and low-voltage systems for the latest network architectures at scale. You will ensure scalability while future-proofing data center cabling plants for changes in network architectures and data transmission speeds beyond 800G. You will work collaboratively and cross-functionally with capacity planning, network engineering, hardware reliability, construction, and operations.

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 5+ years of experience working in and designing data center connectivity; OR 7+ years of experience working in and designing data center connectivity in lieu of a degree.

2+ years of experience in industrial electrical engineering and medium or high voltage power systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

5+ years of professional experience with the design or build of commercial or industrial telecommunication systems as LAN/WAN/WIFI/LTE and ISP/OSP structured cabling systems

Primary experience with structured cabling for high density commercial applications

Working knowledge of low voltage AC and DC applications required for powering IT and telecom equipment through multiple power sources

Experience with critical power infrastructure including UPS systems, backup generators, and automatic transfer switches

Experience creating and implementing process/design solutions with minimal impact to business operations

Able to quickly assess an issue and assist technicians with troubleshooting and repair instructions

Ability to work in a high-concentration, high-stress environment, under possible extended work hours and tight deadlines

Acute attention to detail, ability to see interactions with other systems to avoid problems

AutoCAD/Revit - beginner to intermediate skill level

Familiarity with National Electric Code, National Fire Protection Association, and International Building Code

Understand and ability to design to national cabling standards (ANSI/TIA/BICSI)

Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment

Strong understanding of construction project management principles, including scheduling, budgeting, and contractor management

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical ability to perform hands-on work in various environments, including heat, cold, rain, and tight quarters

Must possess or be eligible for Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

Must be able to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg

Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Ability to travel as needed

Valid driver's license

Ability to lift up to 25 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 (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc\kb\article\page&sys\id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .

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 to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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