Sr. IT Wireless Network Engineer

SpaceX

Bastrop, TX

On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have enterprise wireless network design and deployment experience.

Best fit for

Candidates with enterprise wireless network design and deployment experience across multiple locations
— “managing SpaceX’s wireless networks across all sites”
Professionals with expertise in wireless/RF technologies and hands-on experience with Cisco wireless solutions
— “Expert understanding of wireless/RF technologies. Hands on experience with the following: Cisco wireless LAN controllers or other wireless technologies.”
Individuals who can thrive in a fast-paced, high-tech environment and handle physical demands of on-site work
— “enjoy a fast-paced high-tech environment. Ability to work at elevated heights and/or tight spaces.”

Things to consider

Must be eligible for U.S. Government export regulations and Air Force background checks
— “Ability to pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg and Cape Canaveral.”
Travel is a key requirement, including to remote and extreme environments
— “Ability to travel as required to common destinations including Hawthorne, CA; McGregor, TX; Vandenberg, CA; Cape Canaveral, FL.”
Physical effort, including lifting up to 25 lbs and working in extreme outdoor conditions, is expected
— “Occasionally exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain.”

How to stand out

Emphasize experience with wireless surveys and remediation in your resume and interview responses
— “Perform wireless surveys to identify coverage gaps/performance concerns and implement remediation efforts.”
Highlight your ability to manage wireless hardware inventory and procurement processes
— “Procure and manage wireless hardware inventory.”
Demonstrate your use of network monitoring and documentation tools in prior roles
— “Monitor wireless network health using in-house and 3rd party tools. Create and maintain proper documentation.”
Showcase your hands-on experience with wireless LAN controllers and RF technologies
— “Hands on experience with the following: Cisco wireless LAN controllers or other wireless technologies.”
Mention your ability to work in tight spaces, at heights, and under physical demands
— “Ability to work at elevated heights and/or tight spaces. Ability to lift and carry moderately heavy materials (up to 25 lbs unassisted).”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

Designing access point placements for new wireless network deployments
Troubleshooting wireless issues across a large enterprise deployment
Monitoring wireless network health using in-house and 3rd party tools

Typical background

5+ years professional network engineering experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Wireless Network DesignAccess Point DeploymentWireless SurveysTroubleshootingSoftware And Hardware UpdatesWireless Network MonitoringNetwork Documentation

Preferred

CBRS DeploymentsCisco Wireless LAN ControllersCisco DNA CenterEkahau Wireless ProductsNetwork Monitoring Tools

Stack & domain

Wireless Network DesignWireless Network DeploymentWireless Network ManagementWireless SurveysTroubleshootingSoftware And Hardware UpdatesNetwork MonitoringNetwork DocumentationCisco Wireless LAN ControllersCisco DNA CenterEkahau Wireless ProductsNetwork Monitoring ToolsLinux/windows System AdministrationCBRS DeploymentsCommunicationTeamworkProblem SolvingAttention To DetailCCNACCNPCCIEITNetwork EngineeringWireless Networks

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.
SR. IT WIRELESS NETWORK ENGINEER
SpaceX is looking for an experienced wireless network engineer with a strong background in designing, deploying and managing wireless networks in an enterprise environment. This employee will be a member of the Network Engineering team, which is responsible for managing SpaceX’s wireless networks across all sites. This network supports the designing, manufacturing and launching of rockets, spacecraft, satellites as well as human space flight. The position will be heavily focused on designing, building and troubleshooting wireless networks. 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 closely with the network infrastructure team to ensure access points are deployed in desired locations and to our standards.
Perform wireless surveys to identify coverage gaps/performance concerns and implement remediation efforts.
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 3rd party tools.
Create and maintain proper documentation of our wireless networks across all sites.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or other engineering discipline and 5+ of years professional network engineering experience; OR 7+ years of professional network engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Expert understanding of wireless/RF technologies.
Experience with CBRS deployments.
Hands on experience with the following:
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, or CCIE.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willingness to work extended hours, nights and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines.
Must have valid driver's license.
Ability to pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg and Cape Canaveral.
Physical effort including standing, lifting and carrying moderately heavy materials (up to 25 lbs unassisted) or equipment.
Occasionally exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain.
Work occasionally performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise.
Ability to work at elevated heights and/or tight spaces.
Ability to travel as required to common destinations including Hawthorne, CA; McGregor, TX; Vandenberg, CA; Cape Canaveral, FL.
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)