IT Network Infrastructure Technician

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

2h•$26 - $44

About The Position

SpaceX’s IT network infrastructure technicians install and support cable infrastructure used for telecommunications across production facilities, launch infrastructure, and spacecraft support systems. The work encompasses layer 1 fiber and copper data cabling; wired and wireless operational voice; video; ground-side vehicle and payload interface RF systems; ground stations; telemetry and optical tracking; marine communications; readiness testing; and other real-time communications and operational systems supporting Falcon, Dragon, Starship, and other missions. The role involves installing, testing, troubleshooting, and documenting cabling and equipment; building telecommunications and equipment rooms; diagnosing system malfunctions; and performing technical work on communications, instrumentation, and data acquisition and processing systems. The position requires interpreting engineering and installation documentation and collaborating with teammates to resolve issues found through test data. Work may involve elevated heights and confined spaces, extreme outdoor conditions, travel to other SpaceX locations, and overtime, nights, or weekends when mission milestones require them. Typical work weeks are 50 hours, with schedules varying according to site operational needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
At least 2 years of experience installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing fiber optics, copper cabling (RF and Ethernet), network and telephony installations, and audio/video systems.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to distinguish between colors and perform fine-motor tasks requiring manual dexterity.
Ability to work at elevated heights and/or in tight spaces.
Ability to stand and lift and carry materials or equipment weighing up to 25 lbs.
Available to work overtime, nights, and weekends when required by mission milestones.
Ability to travel up to 40% to other SpaceX locations as required.
Ability to work typical 50-hour weeks; schedule varies with site operational needs and requires flexibility.
Must meet the stated ITAR eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of raceway installation experience, including conduit, cable tray, and PVC installation.
Ability to install, terminate, and test low-voltage and fiber-optic cables, including twisted pair, coaxial, stranded and solid conductor low-voltage cables, and single-mode and multimode fiber-optic cables.
Strong knowledge of industry standards (BICSI, NEC, TIA/EIA); fiber types for interior and exterior use; Cat5E, Cat6, and Cat6A data cabling; and cable pathways such as conduit, fire penetrations, and cable trays.
Knowledge of telecommunications network best practices and concepts, including network security, network architecture design, technical standards and deliverables, troubleshooting tools such as line analyzers, breakout boxes, and network traces, software and hardware installation and configuration, network hardware, and protocols such as TCP/IP, DLC, and ASYNC.
Working knowledge of audio, video, and wireless systems and their physical delivery methods, including analog, digital, AoIP, and VoIP.
Operational knowledge of oscilloscopes and multimeters; soldering wires and connectors; crimping tools; wire-stripping techniques; Ohm’s law; continuity testing; pinning out military-type connectors; 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 strain-relief practices.
Experience with IP and HD-SDI video cameras and infrastructure.
Understanding of modern networking architecture and physical-layer interconnectivity requirements.
Experience operating articulating boom lifts, forklifts, 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, including cable trays, cable racks, J-hooks, and D-rings.
Install, terminate, test, label, and document horizontal, backbone, and other cables.
Build out telecommunications and equipment rooms.
Install connectors, connector pins, terminals, and lugs.
Perform continuity checks and use measuring instruments to locate and correct wiring errors.
Investigate, diagnose, correct, and document instrumentation or system malfunctions.
Perform complex technical assignments involving communications systems, instrumentation, and data acquisition and processing systems.
Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot failures and issues identified through test data.
Read and interpret planning documents, schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, drawings, manuals, blueprints, and engineering sketches.

Benefits

Potential eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards.
Potential discretionary bonuses.
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Comprehensive medical coverage.
Vision coverage.
Dental coverage.
401(k) retirement plan.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Various other discounts and perks.
May accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation.
Eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
Paid sick leave under Company policy.