IT Wireless Network Engineer

SpaceX • Memphis, TN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking an experienced wireless network engineer to design, deploy, manage, and troubleshoot enterprise wireless networks. The role is part of the IT Networking team, which manages wireless networks supporting the design, manufacturing, and launching of rockets, spacecraft, satellites, and human spaceflight. The position focuses on wireless coverage for campuses and live data center build environments, with occasional travel to other sites. The ideal candidate communicates effectively, documents work, manages multiple tasks, and enjoys a fast-paced, high-tech environment.

This role is onsite; hybrid or remote work will not be considered. The employee must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed, hold a valid driver’s license, and be able to lift objects weighing up to 35 pounds without assistance. Applicants must meet the stated U.S. export-control eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or another STEM discipline and at least 3 years of professional network engineering experience; or a high school diploma or equivalency certificate and at least 5 years of professional network engineering experience.
• Must work onsite; hybrid or remote work will not be considered.
• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 35 pounds without assistance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Design access point placements for new wireless network deployments.
• Coordinate 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 wireless network documentation.

What This Job Offers

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