IT Wireless Network Engineer

SpaceX
Starbase, TX
On-site

Who this role is best for

Enterprise wireless network engineers with hands-on deployment experience will find this onsite role at Starbase, TX, focused on supporting aerospace operations, suits candidates with a background in RF technologies and enterprise network design.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with enterprise wireless deployment experience and RF expertise
    — “designing, deploying, and managing wireless networks in an enterprise environment”
  • Individuals who thrive in high-stakes, mission-critical environments
    — “supports the design, manufacturing, and launching of rockets, spacecraft, satellites, and human spaceflight”
  • Professionals skilled in wireless network documentation and standardization
    — “Create and maintain documentation of wireless networks”

Things to consider

  • Onsite presence is mandatory with no remote or hybrid options available
    — “This role requires you to be onsite. Hybrid or remote work will not be considered.”
  • Candidates must be eligible for ITAR compliance, which limits eligibility to specific U.S. statuses
    — “To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national...”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with wireless surveys and coverage gap remediation in your resume
    — “Perform wireless surveys to identify coverage gaps and performance concerns...”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with Cisco DNA Center and wireless LAN controllers
    — “Experience with Cisco wireless LAN controllers or other wireless technologies”
  • Emphasize your ability to manage inventory and schedule updates for wireless hardware
    — “Procure and manage wireless hardware inventory. Schedule and perform software and hardware updates.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful deployment of wireless networks
  • improved network coverage and performance
  • efficient management of wireless hardware inventory
Typical background
network engineering experiencewireless network design

Skills & requirements

Required

Network EngineeringWireless Network DesignTroubleshootingNetwork MonitoringHardware Management

Preferred

CBRS DeploymentsCisco Wireless LAN ControllersEkahau Wireless ProductsLinux/windows System Administration

Stack & domain

Wireless Network EngineeringNetwork InfrastructureWireless SurveysTroubleshootingSoftware And Hardware UpdatesNetwork Monitoring ToolsLinux/windows System AdministrationCisco Wireless LAN ControllersCisco DNA CenterEkahau Wireless ProductsCCNACCNPCCIE

About the role

Original posting from SpaceX via Greenhouse

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

IT WIRELESS NETWORK ENGINEER

SpaceX is looking for an experienced wireless network engineer with a background in designing, deploying, and managing wireless networks in an enterprise environment. This employee will be a member of the IT Networking team, which is responsible for managing SpaceX wireless networks. This network supports the design, manufacturing, and launching of rockets, spacecraft, satellites, and human spaceflight. This position will be focused on designing, building, and troubleshooting wireless networks at Starbase, including coverage for campus and live data center build environments, with occasional travel to other sites. The ideal candidate will be a great communicator, able to document work, excel at multi-tasking, and enjoy a fast-paced high-tech environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design access point placements for new wireless network deployments.

Work with the network infrastructure team to ensure access points are deployed in the desired locations and to standard.

Perform wireless surveys to identify coverage gaps and performance concerns, and implement remediation.

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 of wireless networks.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or other STEM discipline and 3+ years of professional network engineering experience; OR 5+ years of professional network engineering experience and high school diploma or equivalency certificate in lieu of a degree.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Understanding of wireless and RF technologies.

Experience with CBRS deployments.

Cisco wireless LAN controllers or other wireless technologies.

Cisco DNA Center.

Ekahau wireless products.

Network monitoring tools.

Network documentation.

Linux/Windows system administration.

Industry-standard certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent vendor certifications.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

This role requires you to be onsite. Hybrid or remote work will not be considered.

Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

Must have a valid driver's license.

Ability to lift heavy objects up to 35 lbs. unassisted.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com. 

Source: SpaceX careers (Greenhouse)

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