Telecommunications Specialist

About the role

You own the end to end flow for voice, video, and data across flight test zones. Daily work shapes critical systems under test while maintaining strict compliance boundaries. This role turns complex site requirements into stable operational reality.

Key facts

What you'll do

Setting codec profiles for live video streams across test campaigns.

Designing network segments that isolate critical telemetry paths during engine fires.

Guiding vendors through rack builds so racks meet integration and safety standards.

Installing Corning Fiber Infrastructure components with documented traceability.

Operating analysis routines to isolate jitter and packet loss in high speed imaging links.

Coordinating change windows with flight hardware milestones and safety reviews.

Maintaining documentation for IP devices, UPS systems, and control network segments.

Defending streaming infrastructure against physical and logical failure modes during campaigns.

Requirements

You hold a high school diploma or equivalent certificate.

You bring three or more years managing audio systems or radio communication networks.

You configure, develop, and test codec settings for broadcast grade streams.

You analyze complex video hardware faults and deploy lasting corrective actions.

You implement and sustain current UPS network capabilities for critical test assets.

You work with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

You understand PC based computers, data servers, and standard networking devices.

You follow TCP/IP networking protocols for routing, addressing, and management.

You handle digital video systems including arrays and high speed camera gear.

You hold Corning CFI, FOD, and CFD certifications for fiber design and install.

You maintain a solid foundation in streaming low latency live video.

Nice to have

Two or more years with camera management systems that support test timelines.

Two or more years using Clear Com software such as EHX in operational settings.

Two or more years with RTS tools like AZ Edit and IP Edit for system changes.

Knowledge of information technology systems covering security and reliability.

Experience with digital imaging chains from capture through display monitoring.

Additional Requirements

Role may require extended hours, weekend work, and shift schedules that vary depending on site operational needs; flexibility required.

Flight hardware is typically built in tight quarters and physical dexterity is required.

Physical effort including sitting or standing for extended periods of time, lifting and carrying weights such as materials or equipment (up to 30 lbs.).

Work performed in an environment with exposure to fumes, odors, and noise.

Frequently required to work in extreme outdoor environments (heat, cold, rain).

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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About the company

Based in Starbase, Texas, a company pursues work in spaceflight, telecom, and artificial intelligence. A unit handles rocket launches, leading yearly orbital counts beyond other national and commercial teams. Another unit runs Starlink, a satellite communications firm. A third area, through SpaceXAI, advances Grok and AI integration with X, while managing data center operations. Roles often cross these paths. Candidates with engineering, software, or operations backgrounds may find chances to join projects that span launch, connectivity, and machine learning efforts in this Texas-based enterprise.