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IT Network Engineer

SpaceX· Information Technology - Corporate
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Hybrid (Vandenberg, CA)$135k - $175kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

SpaceX is seeking an IT Network Engineer to maintain a stable, reliable and diverse campus network supporting rocket, spacecraft, satellite, and human space flight programs. The role emphasizes networking technologies for routing, switching, VoIP, and WiFi, with responsibilities centered on provisioning, troubleshooting, documentation, and network maintenance.

Responsibilities

  • Procure, configure and install network hardware including switches, access points, UPS and PDUs
  • Troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues
  • Plan and coordinate network outage windows with stakeholders to perform software updates, hardware refreshes and general network maintenance
  • Perform wireless surveys to determine coverage gaps and implement solutions
  • Configure and troubleshoot network access control (NAC) and other security features
  • Perform job walks with customers, vendors and contractors to gather network requirements and create implementation plans accordingly
  • Build and maintain our IDF rooms across our campus in accordance to our network standards
  • Monitor network health using in-house and 3rd party tools
  • Continuously create and update network documentation
  • Manage our network hardware inventory

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or other STEM discipline and 3+ years of professional network engineering experience; OR 5+ years of professional network engineering experience in lieu of a degree

Skills

Required:Networking fundamentals and OSI model understanding
Nice to have:Cisco Catalyst and Arista data center class switchesCisco wireless LAN controllers or other wireless technologiesWave Division Multiplexing and Fiber OpticsDNS, DHCP, SNMP, IP helpers, ARP, CDP, LLDPSwitch port security featuresNetwork monitoring toolsDocumentation and procedural installationLinux/Windows system administration

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • short and long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • paid sick leave as per company policy
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan and potential discretionary bonuses
Last updated Jul 29, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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