SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, a16z and Founders Fund.
About the role
SpaceX is looking for an exceptional network engineer with experience in mission-critical and large-scale production environments to support high-cadence launch operations as well as high-reliability production networks. As a member of the Mission Systems / IT Launch engineering team, you will provide operational and design services for networks used by launch/production operations, automation & controls engineering, and facilities teams. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Ability to pass DoD background check for launch site access
- Ability to work in tight quarters, physical dexterity is necessary to perform job functions
- Availability for extended hours and/or weekends as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs, flexibility is required
- Ability to provide 24x7 on-call support in emergency situations and participate in an after-hours on-call rotation
- Willingness to travel (up to 20%, including flying to other sites worldwide) and potential time at sea supporting marine systems
- Ability to lift 30 lbs
More about this role
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.
SpaceX is looking for an exceptional network engineer with experience in mission-critical and large-scale production environments to support high-cadence launch operations as well as high-reliability production networks. As a member of the Mission Systems / IT Launch engineering team, you will provide operational and design services for networks used by launch/production operations, automation & controls engineering, and facilities teams. The ideal candidate thrives in intense, high flux environments, brings a strong sense of urgency balanced with operational excellence, communicates effectively, and demonstrates high levels of technical acumen.
- Design and implement highly available networks, carefully balancing various routing and redundancy technologies depending on unique requirements between production and launch.
- Design and maintain mission data center and site networks in accordance with company...
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