Join SpaceX as a Sr. IT Network Engineer to support and expand critical network infrastructure for rocket and spacecraft operations.
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Last verified on the company career page 2 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Implement, maintain, document, support, and upgrade LAN, WAN, MAN, and WLAN
- Install, configure, and support campus and data center networks
- Troubleshoot wired and wireless networking issues
- Design, implement, and troubleshoot large and complex wireless networks
- Develop network automation tools to support the enterprise network
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or other STEM discipline and 5+ years of professional network engineering experience
- 8+ years of professional network engineering experience and high school diploma or equivalency certificate in lieu of a degree
Nice to have
- Expert understanding of the OSI model and network standards
- Cisco wireless LAN controllers or other wireless technologies
- Wave Division Multiplexing and fiber optics
- Linux/Windows system administration
- Industry-standard certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, or JNCIE
Practical constraints
- This role requires you to be onsite
- Willingness 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
- 5–8 years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- No sponsorship (stated in posting)
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation.
Joblaze summary
The Sr. IT Network Engineer at SpaceX is responsible for implementing and maintaining complex network infrastructures that support the company's ambitious aerospace projects. This role requires expertise in a variety of networking technologies, including LAN, WAN, and WLAN, as well as proficiency in automation tools and network monitoring. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in network engineering, particularly in high-tech environments, and should be comfortable with hands-on troubleshooting and documentation. The position is part of a dedicated team focused on ensuring reliable network operations critical to SpaceX's mission.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 3, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page October 3, 2026.
- This exact title is also open at 4 other locations at SpaceX: Bastrop, TX, Memphis, TN, Hawthorne, CA, Starbase, TX.
- Python appears in 16.6% of 2440 comparable senior other roles in United States; Puppet appears in 0.2% of 2440 comparable senior other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Sr. IT Network Engineer role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Starbase, TX, United States.
- How much experience is required?
- 5–8 years of relevant experience for this Sr. IT Network Engineer 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: 802.1X, Ansible, Arista, BGP, Cisco Catalyst, Juniper.
- 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 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 ENGINEER
SpaceX is looking for an experienced Sr. IT Network Engineer with expertise in networking technologies that support routing, switching, dynamic multicast, Wi-Fi, network access control, and automation. This employee will be a member of the IT Networking & Telecom 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. This position will support and expand campus and data center infrastructure, including live data center build environments, using reliable and redundant design standards. The ideal candidate will be a great communicator, able to document work in a ticketing system, excel at multi-tasking, resolve issues to prevent failures, and enjoy a fast-paced high-tech environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Implement, maintain, document, support, and upgrade LAN, WAN, MAN, and WLAN.
- Install, configure, and support campus and data center networks.
- Troubleshoot wired and wireless networking issues.
- Design, implement, and troubleshoot large and complex wireless networks.
- Support network access control (NAC) using 802.1X.
- Develop network automation tools to support the enterprise network.
- Monitor network health using in-house and third-party tools.
- Create and maintain documentation of the networks.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or other STEM discipline and 5+ years of professional network engineering experience; OR 8+ years of professional network engineering experience and high school diploma or equivalency certificate in lieu of a degree.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Expert understanding of the OSI model and network standards.
- Cisco Catalyst, Juniper, and Arista data center-class switches.
- Cisco wireless LAN controllers or other wireless technologies.
- Network Access Control (NAC) using 802.1X.
- Wave Division Multiplexing and fiber optics.
- DNS, DHCP, SNMP, IP helpers, ARP, CDP, LLDP.
- BGP routing.
- Switch port security features.
- Network monitoring tools.
- Network documentation.
- Linux/Windows system administration.
- Python and Python-based development frameworks.
- Source control tools such as Git or Subversion.
- Infrastructure as code for managing fleets of network devices and servers.
- Build systems and package management tools.
- Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, or other automation frameworks.
- Industry-standard certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, or JNCIE.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- This role requires you to be onsite. Hybrid or remote work will not be considered.
- Willingness 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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