Job brief: Telecommunications Engineer

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• Listed on SpaceX's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-04 (3 days ago); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-07.
• The apply link opens boards.greenhouse.io, the address SpaceX's board gives for this job.
• No other listing with this title and place on this board in the last 90 days.
• No layoff notices (WARN) under this name in the state files JoRoute reads.

What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

• Pay: Not published
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: Starbase, TX
• Posted: 2026-07-14 · over 60 days ago

What the job asks · Employer's own words, not checked

Level: Mid level. The posting asks for 2+ years of experience.

Must have

• BICSI RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer) certification; OR bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline
• 2+ years of experience in industrial electrical engineering and medium or high voltage power systems
• 5+ years of professional experience with the design or build of commercial or industrial telecommunication systems as LAN/WAN/WIFI/LTE and ISP/OSP structured cabling systems
• Working knowledge of low voltage AC and DC applications required for powering IT and telecom equipment through multiple power sources
• Must possess or be eligible for Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Must be able to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg

Conditions

• Physical ability to perform hands-on work in various environments, including heat, cold, rain, and tight quarters
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Ability to travel as needed
• Valid driver's license

Main duties

• Provide engineering support for the design, operation, improvement, and troubleshooting of all fiberoptic and copper supported network infrastructure for mul…
• Coordinate downtime activities between maintenance, construction, and production teams to minimize disruptions
• Drive telecommunication projects using design change requests, power monitoring data, and advanced detection methods
• Troubleshoot electrical system problems, conduct breaker coordination, arc flash studies, and track electrical load and capacity
• Coordinate material procurement for large scale projects

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How it compares · Compared by JoRoute from listings

• Typical listed pay for engineer jobs across the U.S.: $140k a year (3,401 listings, 147 employers). This listing does not publish pay to compare.
• Across SpaceX's 2,898 open listings, 59% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How SpaceX hires

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