IT Network Infrastructure Technician

IT NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNICIAN

SpaceX technicians work in a complex environment supporting a variety of critical production launch and landing activities. The IT network infrastructure team installs and supports the cable infrastructure used for all types of telecommunications in support of our production facilities launch infrastructure and spacecraft support systems including the layer 1 fiber and copper data network cabling operational voice (both wired and wireless systems) video groundside vehicle and payload interface RF systems ground stations telemetry and optical tracking systems marine communications readiness testing and other systems involved in realtime communications and operations for Falcon Dragon Starship and other missions.

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 Jhooks or Drings)
• 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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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 multimode 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 multimeters soldering wires and connectors various crimping tools wire stripping techniques Ohms 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 DCDC converters heat shrink tubing cable harnessing lacing and proper strain relief concepts
• Experience with IP and HDSDI video cameras and infrastructure
• Comprehension of modern networking architecture and what is necessary for physical layer interconnectivity
• Experience operating articulating boom lifts fork lifts scissor lifts and other work site machinery

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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 extended hours nights and weekends when required by mission milestones
• Ability to travel 1025 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