SpaceX

Sr. IT Wireless Network Engineer

SpaceX • $110K — $130K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related discipline; OR 7+ years of professional network engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
  • 5+ years of professional network engineering experience in a relevant role.
  • Expert understanding of wireless/RF technologies.
  • Hands-on experience with Cisco wireless LAN controllers and Cisco DNA Center.
  • Familiarity with Ekahau wireless products and network monitoring tools.
  • Industry-standard certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE are preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Design access point placements for new wireless network deployments.
  • Collaborate with network infrastructure team to ensure compliance with deployment standards.
  • Conduct wireless surveys to identify and address coverage gaps and performance issues.
  • Troubleshoot wireless issues in a large-scale enterprise environment.
  • Schedule and perform necessary software and hardware updates.
  • Manage procurement and inventory of wireless hardware.
  • Monitor overall wireless network health with various tools and document findings.

Benefits

  • Opportunities to work in a fast-paced, high-tech environment.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in aerospace and network engineering.
  • Potential for extensive travel to multiple operational sites.
Full Job Description
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. a7 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

About SpaceX

SpaceX is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk. The company designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. SpaceX has developed the Falcon 1, Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Dragon spacecraft. The company was founded with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX has achieved several milestones in spaceflight, including the first privately-funded liquid-propellant rocket to reach orbit, the first privately-funded company to send a spacecraft to the International Space Station, and the first privately-funded company to send a human-rated spacecraft to orbit.
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