Telecommunications Technician

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.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN

SpaceX technicians work in a complex environment supporting a variety of critical launch and landing activities. The launch communications team installs and supports the infrastructure used for all types of telecommunications in support of our launch vehicles and spacecraft, including the layer 1 fiber and copper data network cabling infrastructure, operational voice (both wired and wireless systems), mission video, ground-side vehicle and payload interface RF systems, ground stations, telemetry and optical tracking systems, marine communications, readiness testing, and other systems involved in real-time 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, J-hooks or D-rings)

• 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 f

Department: Information Technology - Network Infrastructure