Senior IT Wireless Network Engineer

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Hawthorne, CAMcGregor, TXVandenberg, CACape Canaveral, FL
Salary: $155,000–$215,000 / yr
Posted: 23 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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.

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TL;DR · Senior IT Wireless Network Engineer

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The Sr. IT Wireless Network Engineer joins the Network Engineering team to manage wireless networks across all sites supporting the design, manufacturing, and launching of rockets, spacecraft, and satellites. This role involves designing access point placements, performing wireless surveys to identify coverage gaps, and troubleshooting issues across a large enterprise deployment. Key responsibilities include scheduling hardware and software updates, procuring inventory, and maintaining network documentation. The ideal candidate possesses an expert understanding of wireless and RF technologies, including CBRS deployments. Required technical skills include experience with Cisco wireless LAN controllers, Cisco DNA Center, Ekahau wireless products, and network monitoring tools. Proficiency in Linux and Windows system administration is also required. This position ensures reliable connectivity for critical aerospace manufacturing and human space flight operations.

Skills

RF Technologies CBRS Cisco Cisco DNA Center Ekahau Linux Windows Network Monitoring CCNA CCNP CCIE Network Documentation Wireless Surveys

What you'll do

Design access point placements for new wireless network deployments.
Perform wireless surveys to identify coverage gaps and implement remediation efforts.
Troubleshoot wireless issues across a large enterprise deployment.
Schedule and perform software and hardware updates for wireless systems.
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 we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or another engineering discipline and professional network engineering experience.
7+ years of professional network engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible for Department of State authorization.
Ability to pass an Air Force background check for Vandenberg and Cape Canaveral.
Valid driver's license.
Expert understanding of wireless/RF technologies (preferred).
Experience with CBRS deployments (preferred).
Industry standard certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE (preferred).

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