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.
SR. IT NETWORK ENGINEER
SpaceX is looking for an experienced Sr. IT Network Engineer with expertise in networking technologies that support routing, switching, dynamic multicast, Wi-Fi, network access control, and automation. This employee will be a member of the IT Networking & Telecom team, which is responsible for maintaining a stable, reliable, and diverse network. This network supports the design, manufacturing, and launching of rockets, spacecraft, satellites, and human spaceflight. This position will support and expand campus and data center infrastructure, including live data center build environments, using reliable and redundant design standards. The ideal candidate will be a great communicator, able to document work in a ticketing system, excel at multi-tasking, resolve issues to prevent failures, and enjoy a fast-paced high-tech environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Implement, maintain, document, support, and upgrade LAN, WAN, MAN, and WLAN.
- Install, configure, and support campus and data center networks.
- Troubleshoot wired and wireless networking issues.
- Design, implement, and troubleshoot large and complex wireless networks.
- Support network access control (NAC) using 802.1X.
- Develop network automation tools to support the enterprise network.
- Monitor network health using in-house and third-party tools.
- Create and maintain documentation of the networks.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or other STEM discipline and 5+ years of professional network engineering experience; OR 8+ years of professional network engineering experience and high school diploma or equivalency certificate in lieu of a degree.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Expert understanding of the OSI model and network standards.
- Cisco Catalyst, Juniper, and Arista data center-class switches.
- Cisco wireless LAN controllers or other wireless technologies.
- Network Access Control (NAC) using 802.1X.
- Wave Division Multiplexing and fiber optics.
- DNS, DHCP, SNMP, IP helpers, ARP, CDP, LLDP.
- BGP routing.
- Switch port security features.
- Network monitoring tools.
- Network documentation.
- Linux/Windows system administration.
- Python and Python-based development frameworks.
- Source control tools such as Git or Subversion.
- Infrastructure as code for managing fleets of network devices and servers.
- Build systems and package management tools.
- Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, or other automation frameworks.
- Industry-standard certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, or JNCIE.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- This role requires you to be onsite. Hybrid or remote work will not be considered.
- Willingness 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 and 5+ years of professional network engineering experience; alternatively, 8+ years of professional network engineering experience with a high school diploma or equivalent
- Expert understanding of the OSI model and network standards
- Experience with Cisco Catalyst, Juniper, and Arista data center-class switches
- Experience with Cisco wireless LAN controllers or other wireless technologies
- Experience with Network Access Control using 802.1X
- Experience with Wavelength Division Multiplexing and fiber optics
- Knowledge of DNS, DHCP, SNMP, IP helpers, ARP, CDP, and LLDP
- Experience with BGP routing
- Experience with switch port security features and network monitoring tools
- Experience with network documentation
- Linux and Windows system administration experience
- Python and Python-based development framework experience
- Experience with Git, Subversion, or similar source control tools
- Experience with infrastructure as code, build systems, and package management tools
- Experience with Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, or other automation frameworks
- Industry-standard certification such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, or JNCIE
- Willingness to work onsite; hybrid and remote work are not considered
- Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to lift objects weighing up to 35 pounds unassisted
- Must meet ITAR eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations
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.
