Senior IT Wireless Network Engineer

SpaceX

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Bastrop, TX
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8 days ago
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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 · Senior IT Wireless Network Engineer

The Sr. IT Wireless Network Engineer joins the Network Engineering team to manage wireless networks across all sites supporting rocket manufacturing and launch operations. This role focuses on designing, building, and troubleshooting wireless networks within a large enterprise environment. Key responsibilities include determining access point placements, performing wireless surveys to identify coverage gaps, managing hardware inventory, and executing software updates while maintaining detailed network documentation. The ideal candidate possesses an expert understanding of wireless and RF technologies, including experience with CBRS deployments. Technical proficiency is required in Cisco wireless LAN controllers, Cisco DNA Center, Ekahau products, and various network monitoring tools. Additionally, the role requires skills in Linux and Windows system administration. This position ensures reliable connectivity for critical infrastructure involved in designing, manufacturing, and launching spacecraft and satellites.

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 on wireless systems.
  • Procure and manage wireless hardware inventory.
  • Monitor wireless network health using in-house and third-party tools.
  • Create and maintain detailed documentation of wireless networks across all sites.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, 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, or asylee to meet ITAR requirements.
  • Ability to pass an Air Force background check for Vandenberg and Cape Canaveral.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel to various domestic sites as required.
  • Expert understanding of wireless/RF technologies (preferred).
  • Experience with CBRS deployments (preferred).
  • Hands-on experience with Cisco systems, DNA Center, Ekahau products, network monitoring tools, and Linux/Windows administration (preferred).
  • Industry standard certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE (preferred).

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