IT Wireless Network Engineer

SpaceX • Starbase, TX, TX

1h • Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is looking for an experienced wireless network engineer with a background in designing, deploying, and managing wireless networks in an enterprise environment. This employee will be a member of the IT Networking team, which is responsible for managing SpaceX wireless networks. This network supports the design, manufacturing, and launching of rockets, spacecraft, satellites, and human spaceflight. This position will be focused on designing, building, and troubleshooting wireless networks at Starbase, including coverage for campus and live data center build environments, with occasional travel to other sites. The ideal candidate will be a great communicator, able to document work, excel at multi-tasking, and enjoy a fast-paced high-tech environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or other STEM discipline and 3+ years of professional network engineering experience; OR 5+ years of professional network engineering experience and high school diploma or equivalency certificate in lieu of a degree.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift heavy objects up to 35 lbs. unassisted.
• 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

• Understanding of wireless and RF technologies.
• Experience with CBRS deployments.
• Cisco wireless LAN controllers or other wireless technologies.
• Cisco DNA Center.
• Ekahau wireless products.
• Network monitoring tools.
• Network documentation.
• Linux/Windows system administration.
• Industry-standard certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent vendor certifications.

Responsibilities

• Design access point placements for new wireless network deployments.
• Work with the network infrastructure team to ensure access points are deployed in the desired locations and to standard.
• Perform wireless surveys to identify coverage gaps and performance concerns, and implement remediation.
• Troubleshoot wireless issues across a large enterprise deployment.
• Schedule and perform software and hardware updates.
• Procure and manage wireless hardware inventory.
• Monitor wireless network health using in-house and third-party tools.
• Create and maintain documentation of wireless networks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level