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SpaceX · 1 day ago

Ground Network Specialist (Starlink)

United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$30/hr - $48/hr

2+ years exp

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. The Ground Network Specialist will be responsible for deploying, troubleshooting, and repairing Starlink ground hardware, while also traveling to resolve hardware issues affecting user service.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Deploy, troubleshoot, and repair Starlink ground hardware as part of a close-knit team of exceptional engineers and specialists

Travel internationally and domestically to resolve hardware issues affecting Starlink user service

Diagnose failures within fiber optic circuits and execute repairs to bring system back to full operation

Investigate and resolve issues with onsite commercial network and routing hardware

Improve existing, and create new, training documentation for continuous improvement of team skills

Qualification

Fiber optics experienceLow earth orbit antennasTelecom technician experienceElectrical/mechanical schematicsNetwork installationTroubleshootingConstruction of IT/network racksOperating work site machineryManual dexterityFluency in additional languagesGeneral physical fitnessAttention to detail

Required

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

2+ years of experience as a mechanic or technician in the telecom or another engineering field

Ability to distinguish between different colors and possess manual dexterity to complete fine motor tasks

Ability to travel as required; travel will be approximately 75% of the time to US or international gateway sites

General physical fitness and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. is required for some tasks

Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings and climbing hand over hand

Ability to work at elevated heights

Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain

Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise

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

Strong knowledge of standard computer skills: MS Office, Visio, and web applications

Meticulous attention to detail, standards, and documentation

Ability to read, understand, and follow electrical/mechanical drawings and schematics

Experience in cell tower and site construction or maintenance

Experience with low earth orbit tracking antennas, stabilizers, or VSAT antennas

Experience working with fiber optics; network and telephony installation; and/or AV installation, test, troubleshooting, and repair; using fiber optic test equipment (OTDR, OLS, OPM, VFL)

Experience constructing IT/network racks (UPS, PDUs, cable management, servers, network devices)

Experience with facilities and related infrastructure construction and maintenance (diesel/natural gas generators, DC battery banks, etc.)

Experience installing, activating, or troubleshooting CWDM and/or DWDM using standard fiber equipment and testers

Experience operating articulating boom lifts, forklifts, scissor lifts, and other work site machinery

Experience with low voltage AC & DC power distribution; operational understanding of Ohm's Law; and the ability to safely use a multi-meter

Fluency in languages in addition to English