IT Network Engineer, Launch

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Starbase, TX
Posted: today

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SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.

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TL;DR · IT Network Engineer, Launch

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Join SpaceX as an IT Network Engineer in the Launch team, a critical role responsible for designing and maintaining mission-critical networks used in spacecraft manufacturing, testing, and launching. You will handle network hardware installation, troubleshooting, and documentation while collaborating with various teams to ensure seamless operations during launches and tests. Essential skills include experience with Cisco Catalyst and Arista switches, wave division multiplexing, fiber optics, and Linux/Windows system administration. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication abilities, multitasking skills, and a passion for high-tech environments, working in a fast-paced setting that requires flexibility and on-call support.

Skills

Cisco Arista Wave Division Multiplexing Fiber Optics DNS DHCP SNMP CDP LLDP Linux Windows CCNA CCNP Network Monitoring Tools Cable Testing Tools OSI Model Switch Port Security Documentation System Administration

What you'll do

Design and implement highly available mission critical networks.
Troubleshoot and resolve network issues, publishing root cause analysis documentation.
Procure, configure, and install IT hardware for mission-critical environments.
Plan and coordinate network maintenance activities with stakeholders.
Monitor network health using in-house and third-party tools.
Implement software tooling to automate configuration updates and documentation.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in STEM and 3+ years of professional network engineering experience, or 5+ years of equivalent experience
Hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst and Arista data center class switches, wave division multiplexing, fiber optics, and network monitoring tools
Understanding of OSI model, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, ARP, CDP, LLDP, and switch port security features
Linux/Windows system administration skills and industry standard certifications like CCNA or CCNP
Ability to troubleshoot complex network issues, document root cause analysis, and coordinate maintenance activities with stakeholders