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. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
GROUND NETWORK FIELD TECHNICIAN (STALINK)
This is a 100% remote role with 100% travel requirements 5days/week. We are preferably looking for candidates in the Northeast part of the USA (New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New Jersey, etc..) but are open to considering all eligible candidates in any location.
SpaceX is designing, building, and deploying the world’s largest network of ground station antennas - the Starlink gateways. Through our gateways, the Starlink satellite constellation is filling in the gaps in global connectivity. Want to help build the next era of Internet?
We are looking for creative and driven field specialists to solve issues affecting sites and antenna availability. You will become an expert in the hardware and operations of our gateways - just bring your love of cross-disciplinary problem solving! Specialists on this team are curious, love to learn new things, and work effectively in a fast-paced and cross-disciplinary team environment.
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
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 2+ years of experience as a mechanic or technician in an engineering field (Telecom, Internet Service Provider, etc..)
- Experience troubleshooting and fixing physical network related issues in the field (Fiber cuts, mechanical issues, power outages, replacing hardware components, etc..)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 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 with languages in addition to English
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to distinguish between different colors and possess manual dexterity to complete fine motor tasks
- Ability to travel as required; travel will be approximately 100% of the time (Primarily within the USA, limited international travel)
- General physical fitness and the ability to lift up to 30 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
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Ground Network Specialist/Level 1: $32.00 - $40.00/hour
Ground Network Specialist/Level 2: $36.00 - $45.00/hour
Ground Network Specialist/Level 3: $40.00 - $50.00/hour
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, stock options, 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. Non-exempt Washington employees are eligible for sick leave in accordance with Washington's Sick Leave policies.
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.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.
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SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary. SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon spacecraft attached to the International Space Station, exchanged cargo payloads, and returned safely to Earth — a technically challenging feat previously accomplished only by governments. Since then Dragon has delivered cargo to and from the space station multiple times, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA.
