IT Network Infrastructure Technician

SpaceX•Redmond, WA

13h•$27 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX technicians work in a complex environment supporting a variety of critical production, launch, and landing activities. The IT network infrastructure team installs and supports the cable infrastructure used for all types of telecommunications in support of our production facilities, launch infrastructure and spacecraft support systems, including the layer 1 fiber and copper data network cabling, operational voice (both wired and wireless systems), video, ground-side vehicle and payload interface RF systems, ground stations, telemetry and optical tracking systems, marine communications, readiness testing, and other systems involved in real-time communications and operations for Falcon, Dragon, Starship and other missions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
2+ years of experience installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing: fiber optics, copper cabling (RF, Ethernet), network and telephony installation, and audio/video systems
Must have valid driver's license
Ability to distinguish between different colors and possess manual dexterity to complete fine motor tasks
Ability to work at elevated heights and/or tight spaces
Physical effort including standing, lifting and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment up to 25 lbs
Regularly exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
Work occasionally performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
Available to work overtime hours, nights and weekends when required by mission milestones
Ability to travel (~10-25%) as required to other SpaceX locations
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.

Nice To Haves

3+ years of raceway installation (conduit, cable tray installation, PVC installation)
Ability to install, terminate and test low voltage cables and fiber optical cables to include twisted pair, coaxial, stranded and solid conductor low voltage cables, single mode and multi-mode fiber optical cables
Strong knowledge of industry standards (BICSI, NEC, TIA/EIA); different types of fiber (MM, SM) for interior and exterior usage; Cat5E, Cat6 and Cat6A data cabling; and cable pathways such as conduit, fire penetrations and cable trays
Knowledge of the telecom network best practices and concepts including network security, network architecture design, technical standards and deliverables, troubleshooting tools (e.g., line analyzers, breakout boxes, and network traces), software and hardware installation and configuration, network hardware, and protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DLC, and ASYNC)
Working knowledge of audio, video, and wireless systems and corresponding physical means of delivery (i.e. analog, digital, AoIP, VoIP)
Operational knowledge of oscilloscopes and multi-meters, soldering wires and connectors, various crimping tools, wire stripping techniques, Ohm’s law, continuity testing, pinning out a military type connector, routing and tie wrapping cables, drilling and tapping holes, and building junction boxes
Experience with DC power supplies, DC-DC converters, heat shrink tubing, cable harnessing, lacing, and proper strain relief concepts
Experience with IP and HD-SDI video cameras and infrastructure
Comprehension of modern networking architecture and what is necessary for physical layer inter-connectivity
Experience operating articulating boom lifts, fork lifts, scissor lifts, and other work site machinery

Responsibilities

Install, terminate, test, troubleshoot, and document test results for fiber, network, audio, video, and RF cabling
Install, test, and troubleshoot audio, video, and RF equipment
Install cable pathway systems (cable trays, cable racks, J-hooks or D-rings)
Install, terminate, test, label, and document horizontal, backbone and other cables
Build out telecommunication and equipment rooms
Install connectors, connector pins, terminals, and lugs
Perform continuity checks, locate and correct wiring errors using measuring instruments
Investigate, diagnose, correct, and document instrumentation or system malfunctions
Perform complex technical assignments involving communications systems, instrumentation and data acquisition/processing systems
Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot failures and issues derived from test data
Read and interpret planning documents, schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, drawings, manuals, blueprints, and engineering sketches

Benefits

long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
potential discretionary bonuses
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
short and long-term disability insurance
life insurance
paid parental leave
various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law (for employees in Washington State)
Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.