SpaceX · 8 hours ago
Telecommunications Technician
Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expSpaceX 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. SpaceX technicians work in a complex environment supporting a variety of critical production, launch, and landing activities, specifically focusing on the installation and support of telecommunications infrastructure.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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
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
Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
Ability to distinguish between different colors and possess manual dexterity to complete fine motor tasks
Ability to work at elevated heights and/or tight spaces
Physical effort including standing, lifting and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment up to 25 lbs
Regularly exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
Work occasionally performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
Available to work overtime hours, nights and weekends when required by mission milestones
Ability to travel (~10-25%) as required to other SpaceX locations
Typical 50 hour work weeks with overtime as required; schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required
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
Preferred
3+ years of raceway installation (conduit, cable tray installation, PVC installation)
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
Experience operating articulating boom lifts, fork lifts, scissor lifts, and other work site machinery
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
2025-12-12Secondary Market
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Leadership Team
Elon Musk
Founder, CEO & CTO
Bret Johnsen
CFO
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