Telecommunications Engineer

Starbase, TXfull time

On Site

mid

H1B: no

SpaceX Sr. Telecommunications Engineer at SpaceX responsible for designing, supporting, and improving fiberoptic and copper network infrastructure for production facilities and spacecraft support systems. The role includes project management, troubleshooting, and collaboration across interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering support for the design, operation, improvement, and troubleshooting of all fiberoptic and copper supported network infrastructure for multiple IP based systems
Coordinate downtime activities between maintenance, construction, and production teams to minimize disruptions
Drive telecommunication projects using design change requests, power monitoring data, and advanced detection methods
Troubleshoot electrical system problems, conduct breaker coordination, arc flash studies, and track electrical load and capacity
Coordinate material procurement for large scale projects
Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close-out
Collaborate within interdisciplinary teams to design, optimize, and maintain systems
Provide telecom engineering support to field technicians to troubleshoot existing equipment
Oversee equipment installation, operation, and maintenance to meet specified parameters

Qualification

Ability to work in a high-concentrationAcute attention to detail

Required

BICSI RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer) certification; or bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline
5+ years of experience in industrial electrical engineering and medium or high voltage power systems

Preferred

10+ years of professional experience with the design or build of commercial or industrial telecommunication systems as LAN/WAN/WIFI/LTE and ISP/OSP structured cabling systems
Primary experience with structured cabling for high density commercial applications
Working knowledge of low voltage AC and DC applications required for powering IT and telecom equipment through multiple power sources
Experience with critical power infrastructure including UPS systems, backup generators, and automatic transfer switches
Experience creating and implementing process/design solutions with minimal impact to business operations
Able to quickly assess an issue and assist technicians with troubleshooting and repair instructions
Ability to work in a high-concentration, high-stress environment, under possible extended work hours and tight deadlines
Acute attention to detail, ability to see interactions with other systems to avoid problems