Sr. 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 across its sites. The role is part of the Network Engineering team, which supports SpaceX’s designing, manufacturing, and launching of rockets, spacecraft, and satellites, as well as human spaceflight. The work is heavily focused on wireless network design, implementation, and troubleshooting. The ideal candidate communicates effectively, documents work, multitasks well, and is comfortable in a fast-paced, high-tech environment.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or another engineering discipline and at least 5 years of professional network engineering experience; or at least 7 years of professional network engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift heavy objects weighing up to 35 lbs. unassisted.
• Must meet ITAR eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain the required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Design access point placements for new wireless network deployments.
• Coordinate with the network infrastructure team to ensure access points are deployed in the intended locations and according to standards.
• Conduct wireless surveys to identify coverage gaps and performance concerns, and implement remediation efforts.
• 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 for wireless networks across all sites.

What This Job Offers

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