Sr. IT Wireless Network Engineer

About the role

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 long hours, some nights and weekends when need 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.

Pay Range

Level 3: $155,000.00 - $215,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

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. § 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. Learn more about the ITAR here.