IT Network Engineer

SpaceX•Cape Canaveral, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking a network engineer experienced with technologies supporting routing, switching, VoIP, and Wi-Fi. The role is part of the IT Networking team, which maintains a stable, reliable, and diverse network supporting rocket, spacecraft, satellite, and human-spaceflight design, manufacturing, and launch operations. The position supports campus and data center networks, including live data center build environments, using reliable design standards. The successful candidate will communicate effectively, document work in a ticketing system, multitask, resolve issues proactively, and work in a fast-paced high-tech environment. This position must be performed onsite; hybrid and remote work are not considered.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or another STEM discipline and at least 3 years of professional network engineering experience; alternatively, at least 5 years of professional network engineering experience and a high school diploma or equivalency certificate in lieu of a degree.
Must work onsite; hybrid or remote work will not be considered.
Must be willing to work extended hours and occasional weekends when necessary to support launch and critical project timelines.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must be able to pass an Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral.
Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 35 pounds unassisted.
Must meet applicable U.S. export-control requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of the OSI model and network standards.
Experience with Cisco Catalyst, Juniper, and Arista data center-class switches.
Experience with Cisco wireless LAN controllers or other wireless technologies.
Knowledge of Wave Division Multiplexing and fiber optics.
Knowledge of DNS, DHCP, SNMP, IP helpers, ARP, CDP, and LLDP.
Knowledge of switch port security features.
Experience with network monitoring and automation tools.
Experience with documentation and procedural installation.
Linux and Windows system administration experience.
Industry-standard certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, JNCIS, or JNCIP.

Responsibilities

Procure, configure, and install network hardware, including switches, access points, UPS units, and PDUs.
Troubleshoot and resolve network issues.
Plan and coordinate network outage windows with stakeholders for software updates, hardware refreshes, and routine network maintenance.
Perform wireless surveys to identify coverage gaps and implement solutions.
Configure and troubleshoot network access control (NAC) and other security features.
Conduct job walks with customers, vendors, and contractors to gather network requirements and develop implementation plans.
Build and maintain campus IDF rooms in accordance with network standards.
Monitor network health using in-house and third-party tools.
Create and update network documentation.
Manage network hardware inventory.