Join SpaceX as a Sr. IT Network Automation Engineer to build tools for a large network infrastructure supporting space exploration.
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Last verified on the company career page 54 minutes ago
What you'll build
- Build network automation tools
- Create Python scripts
- Measure network uptime and performance
- Act as technical product owner
- Provide mentorship to junior engineers
Must have
- 5+ years of professional network automation experience
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field
Nice to have
- Networking protocols and traffic types
- Automation in Python, Go, shell, bash
- Managing hundreds to thousands of network assets
- Understanding of fundamental networking
Practical constraints
- This role requires you to be onsite
- Must be able 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
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- No sponsorship (stated in posting)
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation.
Joblaze summary
The Sr. IT Network Automation Engineer at SpaceX focuses on developing automation tools to enhance the efficiency and reliability of a complex network infrastructure that supports various aerospace operations. Key skills include proficiency in Python and experience with network protocols, automation frameworks, and Linux systems. This role is suited for seasoned professionals with a strong background in network engineering or automation, capable of managing large-scale network assets. The position requires on-site work and offers the chance to mentor junior engineers within a high-tech environment.
Joblaze insights
Quick facts
- Is the Sr. IT Network Automation Engineer role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Starbase, TX.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Sr. IT Network Automation Engineer role.
- Where is the role based?
- SpaceX is hiring for this position in Starbase, TX.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Ansible, Git, Linux, Puppet, Python.
- What seniority level is this role?
- SpaceX targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Sr. IT Network Automation Engineer 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.
SR. IT NETWORK AUTOMATION ENGINEER
SpaceX is looking for an experienced Network Automation Engineer to build the tools that support a large and growing network infrastructure, including live data center build environments. This employee will be a member of the IT Network Engineering 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. The ideal candidate will be a great communicator, able to document their work, excel at multi-tasking, and enjoy a fast-paced high-tech environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Build network automation tools to support switch configurations, config backups, software updates, logging, monitoring, and alerting.
- Create Python scripts to automate manual network processes.
- Measure, maintain, and improve the uptime and performance of the network.
- Act as technical product owner for infrastructure tools and software used by the network engineering team.
- Scale networks with automation and operational improvements.
- Collaborate with network engineers to create operable and maintainable infrastructure.
- Provide mentorship to junior engineers.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or other STEM discipline and 5+ years of professional network automation, network engineering, or site reliability engineering experience; OR 8+ years of network automation experience and high school diploma or equivalency certificate in lieu of a degree.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Networking protocols and traffic types: TCP, IPv4/IPv6, voice, video, broadcast, and streaming.
- Linux operating systems.
- Automation in Python, Go, shell, bash, and/or other languages.
- Source control tools such as Git or Subversion.
- Managing hundreds to thousands of network assets in an automated environment.
- Puppet, Ansible, or other automation frameworks.
- Ability to run projects independently.
- Understanding of fundamental networking.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- This role requires you to be onsite. Hybrid or remote work will not be considered.
- Must be able 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:
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