SpaceX The IT Network Infrastructure Technician at SpaceX installs, tests, troubleshoots, and documents fiber, network, audio, video, and RF cabling and equipment. The role supports critical launch and landing telecommunications infrastructure.
Responsibilities
Install, terminate, test, troubleshoot, and document test results for fiber, network, audio, video, and RF cabling
Install, test, and troubleshoot audio, video, and RF equipment
Install cable pathway systems (cable trays, cable racks, J-hooks or D-rings)
Install, terminate, test, label, and document horizontal, backbone and other cables
Build out telecommunication and equipment rooms
Install connectors, connector pins, terminals, and lugs
Perform continuity checks, locate and correct wiring errors using measuring instruments
Investigate, diagnose, correct, and document instrumentation or system malfunctions
Perform complex technical assignments involving communications systems, instrumentation and data acquisition/processing systems
Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot failures and issues derived from test data
Read and interpret planning documents, schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, drawings, manuals, blueprints, and engineering sketches
Qualification
2+ years of experience installingAbility to installWorking knowledge of audioExperience with DC power supplies
Required
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
2+ years of experience installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing: fiber optics, copper cabling (RF, Ethernet), network and telephony installation, and audio/video systems
Preferred
Ability to install, terminate and test low voltage cables and fiber optical cables to include twisted pair, coaxial, stranded and solid conductor low voltage cables, single mode and multi-mode fiber optical cables
Strong knowledge of industry standards (BICSI, NEC, TIA/EIA); different types of fiber (MM, SM) for interior and exterior usage; Cat5E, Cat6 and Cat6A data cabling; and cable pathways such as conduit, fire penetrations and cable trays
Knowledge of the telecom network best practices and concepts including network security, network architecture design, technical standards and deliverables, troubleshooting tools (e.g., line analyzers, breakout boxes, and network traces), software and hardware installation and configuration, network hardware, and protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DLC, and ASYNC)
Working knowledge of audio, video, and wireless systems and corresponding physical means of delivery (i.e. analog, digital, AoIP, VoIP)
Operational knowledge of oscilloscopes and multi-meters, soldering wires and connectors, various crimping tools, wire stripping techniques, Ohm’s law, continuity testing, pinning out a military type connector, routing and tie wrapping cables, drilling and tapping holes, and building junction boxes
Experience with DC power supplies, DC-DC converters, heat shrink tubing, cable harnessing, lacing, and proper strain relief concepts
Experience with IP and HD-SDI video cameras and infrastructure
Comprehension of modern networking architecture and what is necessary for physical layer inter-connectivity
