Design and coordinate outside plant fiber optic infrastructure for SpaceX's expanding operations at Starbase, Texas.
Posted by employer 2 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 day ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Prepare and revise OSP fiber design drawings
- Create and maintain GIS-based route maps
- Assist with field surveys and redline markups
- Support BOM development and quantity take-offs
- Coordinate with senior engineers and construction teams
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, telecommunications engineering, or other STEM discipline with 2+ years experience
- Experience using CAD (preferably AutoCAD) for utility/telecom drawings
- Experience with GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS, or equivalent)
- Experience in fiber optic OSP concepts
Nice to have
- Strong attention to detail
- Prior experience in telecommunications/ISP/IT network infrastructure
- Experience with Google Earth, KML/KMZ files
- Experience designing OSP fiber infrastructure for hyperscale AI data centers
- Experience designing OSP fiber infrastructure for industrial facilities
Practical constraints
- Willingness to be in the field working alongside technicians
- Willingness to participate in an after-hours on-call rotation
- Willingness to travel (up to 20%)
Requirements
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
The IT Network Infrastructure Engineer for Outside Plant at SpaceX focuses on designing and documenting fiber optic infrastructure to support the company's expanding operations at Starbase, Texas. Daily tasks include creating construction drawings, GIS-based route maps, and coordinating with various teams to ensure compliance with standards and permitting requirements. This role is suited for candidates with a background in telecommunications or engineering, particularly those with experience in CAD and GIS tools. The position may involve fieldwork and collaboration with construction teams, emphasizing practical application in a fast-paced environment.
Joblaze insights
- Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze October 7, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page October 7, 2026.
- This exact title is also open at 1 other location at SpaceX: Starbase, TX.
- AutoCAD appears in 1.9% of 3012 comparable mid other roles in United States; ArcGIS appears in 0.1% of 3012 comparable mid other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the IT Network Infrastructure Engineer, Outside Plant role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Starbase, TX, United States.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 2 years of relevant experience for this IT Network Infrastructure Engineer, Outside Plant role.
- Where is the role based?
- SpaceX is hiring for this position in Starbase, TX, United States.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: ArcGIS, AutoCAD, GIS, QGIS, Telecommunications, fiber optic.
- What seniority level is this role?
- SpaceX targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this IT Network Infrastructure Engineer, Outside Plant role at SpaceX.
From the original posting
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 NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER, OUTSIDE PLANT
The IT Network Infrastructure Engineering team designs and builds critical infrastructure that supports the functionality, growth, and reliability of all networking in the ever-expanding and changing spaceport city of Starbase, Texas. The team plans, designs, and constructs new data centers, manufacturing facilities, logistics warehouses, propellant generation plants, and launch pads for our mission to make life multiplanetary and understand the universe. This role will support the design, documentation, and coordination of outside plant (OSP) fiber optic infrastructure, focusing on producing accurate construction drawings, route maps, and as-built records using CAD and GIS tools.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare and revise OSP fiber design drawings, conduit layouts, splice diagrams, and permitting packages in AutoCAD.
- Create and maintain GIS-based route maps, asset inventories, and spatial data for fiber pathways, vaults, and handholes.
- Assist with field surveys, redline markups, and conversion of field data into final drawings and GIS layers.
- Support BOM development, quantity take-offs, and basic loss-budget calculations.
- Coordinate with senior engineers, construction teams, and utilities on design changes and as-built updates.
- Ensure drawings and GIS data comply with company standards, TIA/BICSI guidelines, and local permitting requirements.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, telecommunications engineering, or other STEM discipline with 2+ years experience; OR 6+ years experience in lieu of a degree.
- Experience using CAD (preferably AutoCAD) for utility/telecom drawings.
- Experience with GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS, or equivalent) for mapping and spatial analysis.
- Experience in fiber optic OSP concepts such as conduit systems, aerial/buried placement, splicing, and terminations.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Strong attention to detail and ability to produce clear, accurate technical drawings.
- Prior experience in telecommunications/ISP/IT network infrastructure.
- Experience with Google Earth, KML/KMZ files, or CAD-to-GIS data exchange.
- Experience designing and building OSP fiber infrastructure for hyperscale AI data centers.
- Experience designing and building OSP fiber infrastructure for industrial facilities such as oil & gas.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Willingness to be in the field working alongside technicians, overseeing contractors, and preparing construction updates.
- Willingness to participate in an after-hours on-call rotation and work extended hours or weekends as necessary.
- 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.
- Ability to work at heights.
- Ability to drive (active valid driver's license).
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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