IT Network Engineer

SpaceX

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Work type
On-site
Location
Vandenberg, CA
Salary
$135,000–$175,000 / yr
Posted
73 days ago
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Confirmed live today

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Similar $163k
This role $155k
$114k most similar roles pay here $204k

This role pays more than 53% of similar roles. Most pay $129,575–$195,643 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $155k versus about $163k for comparable roles.

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About SpaceX

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.

SpaceX currently has 788 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $130,000–$165,000 across 555 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · IT Network Engineer

IT Network Engineer will join the IT Networking team to maintain a stable, reliable, and diverse network supporting the design, manufacturing, and launching of rockets, spacecraft, satellites, and human space flight. The role involves procuring, configuring, and installing hardware such as switches, access points, UPS, and PDUs while troubleshooting issues and performing wireless surveys to address coverage gaps. Key responsibilities include managing inventory, coordinating outage windows for maintenance, and creating implementation plans based on requirements gathered from stakeholders. Technical expertise required includes Cisco Catalyst and Arista data center class switches, Cisco wireless LAN controllers, Wave Division Multiplexing, Fiber Optics, and protocols like DNS, DHCP, SNMP, IP helpers, ARP, CDP, and LLDP. The candidate must also possess skills in Linux/Windows system administration and knowledge of the OSI model to support campus network infrastructure.

What you'll do

  • Procure, configure, and install network hardware including switches, access points, UPS, and PDUs.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex network-related issues to ensure system stability.
  • Coordinate network outage windows for software updates, hardware refreshes, and maintenance.
  • Perform wireless surveys to identify coverage gaps and implement technical solutions.
  • Configure and troubleshoot network access control (NAC) and other security features.
  • Conduct job walks with stakeholders to gather requirements and create implementation plans.
  • Build and maintain IDF rooms across the campus according to company standards.
  • Monitor network health using in-house and third-party tools while maintaining accurate documentation.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or another STEM discipline and 3+ years of professional network engineering experience.
  • 5+ years of professional network engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for required export control authorizations.
  • Experience with networking technologies supporting routing, switching, VoIP, and WiFi (preferred).
  • Hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst/Arista switches, wireless LAN controllers, WDM, fiber optics, and network monitoring tools (preferred).
  • Knowledge of OSI model, network standards, Linux/Windows administration, and industry certifications like CCNA or CCNP (preferred).
  • Ability to lift heavy objects up to 35 lbs. unassisted.

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