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Launch Communications Infrastructure Specialist at SpaceX

Brownsville, TX, United States

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.

LAUNCH COMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE SPECIALIST

SpaceX employees work in a complex environment supporting a variety of critical launch and landing site and ground support systems. 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, and other missions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop conceptual designs and specifications based on SpaceX corporate and mission requirements

• Prepare detailed design drawing and documents for a project including entrance facilities; vertical and horizontal backbone pathways; vertical and horizontal backbone cables; horizontal pathways; horizontal cables; work area outlets; equipment rooms; telecommunications closets; cross-connect facilities; transition points; consolidation points, shafts, conduits, raceways, and floor penetrations (such as sleeves or slots) that provide routing space for the cables

• Prioritize and schedule work and tech teams to meet required timelines

• Coordinate with other contractors and project teams as needed

• Interface with external carriers (private and government) to define interfaces at cross-connect facilities, and transition points

• Provide QA and auditing before and after infrastructure cabling plant work

• Create metrics and procedure documents

• Manage the integrity of the documentation of all installations including assets, locations, connectivity, and maintenance of the patch record databases

• Initiate installation standards and conducts on the job training sessions as needed

• Assist in the development of cable installation, termination, and testing best practices across SpaceX as well as quality assurance inspection criteria

• Responsible for scheduling installation program training and other manufacturer training

• Inform and keep all personnel up to date on TIA/EIA and other passive cable industry standards

• Provide purchase order creation and financial controls for infrastructure cabling related activities ensuring adherence to budget and timelines

• Drive capacity planning as needed to assure adequate circuits as well as site maintenance and upgrades/changes to existing systems

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate

• 5+ years of professional experience in a hands-on role working with at least one of the following: structured cabling, cable plant design, structured cabling, fiber, twisted pair copper, coaxial copper

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 1+ years of leadership experience, either leading people or projects

• Previous professional experience using Visio or other CAD software to develop system documentation

• Ability to translate client requirements into technical specifications

• Professional experience with troubleshooting of modern systems and network platform and what is necessary for physical layer inter-connectivity

• Working knowledge of electrical systems including UPS and standby power systems

• Experience directing data center technicians

• Proficiency with fiber splicing

• Experience in RF communication cabling

• Experience in IP and HD-SDI video cabling infrastructure

• Experience using: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power point

• Professional experience working with leadership to perform strategy planning

• Experience managing support vendors and contractors

• General comprehension of the various components and sub-components of data center infrastructure

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 travel as required to common destinations including Hawthorne, CA (SpaceX Headquarters); McGregor, TX (SpaceX Test Site); and Vandenberg, CA (SpaceX West Coast Launch Site)

• 50-hour work weeks are typical, schedule varies depending on site operational needs, flexibility required

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .

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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• Location:
  Brownsville, Texas
• Company:
  SpaceX