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.
IT WIRELESS NETWORK ENGINEER
SpaceX is looking for an experienced wireless network engineer with a background in designing, deploying, and managing wireless networks in an enterprise environment. This employee will be a member of the IT Networking team, which is responsible for managing SpaceX wireless networks. This network supports the design, manufacturing, and launching of rockets, spacecraft, satellites, and human spaceflight. This position will be focused on designing, building, and troubleshooting wireless networks, including coverage for campus and live data center build environments, with occasional travel to other sites. 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 with the network infrastructure team to ensure access points are deployed in the desired locations and to standard.
- Perform wireless surveys to identify coverage gaps and performance concerns, and implement remediation.
- 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 third-party tools.
- Create and maintain documentation of wireless networks.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or other STEM discipline and 3+ years of professional network engineering experience; OR 5+ years of professional network engineering experience and high school diploma or equivalency certificate in lieu of a degree.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Understanding of wireless and RF technologies.
- Experience with CBRS deployments.
- 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, CCIE, or equivalent vendor certifications.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- This role requires you to be onsite. Hybrid or remote work will not be considered.
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Ability to lift heavy objects up to 35 lbs. unassisted.
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 reach out to [email protected].
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or another STEM discipline, plus 3+ years of professional network engineering experience
- Alternatively, 5+ years of professional network engineering experience and a high school diploma or equivalency certificate
- Understanding of wireless and RF technologies
- Ability to work onsite; hybrid or remote work is not considered
- Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds unassisted
- Experience with CBRS deployments
- Experience with Cisco wireless LAN controllers or other wireless technologies
- Experience with Cisco DNA Center
- Experience with Ekahau wireless products
- Experience with network monitoring tools
- Experience with network documentation
- Linux or Windows system administration experience
- Industry-standard certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent vendor certifications
SpaceX Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SpaceX and has not been reviewed or approved by SpaceX.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants are a core part of total compensation, with periodic company-run tender offers that create liquidity before any public listing. These mechanisms can make the equity component feel materially valuable in practice.
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Healthcare Strength — The package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with on-site clinics and health resources at major sites. This breadth of coverage is presented as a strong element of the offering.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Major locations feature on-site amenities such as fitness facilities, food/coffee, clinics, and other conveniences. These lifestyle perks enhance day-to-day value alongside cash and equity.
SpaceX Insights
What We Do
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.
