Ground Network Specialist (starshield)

SpaceX

Hawthorne, CA, United States
On-site
Deploy and troubleshoot ground hardware
Diagnose fiber optic circuits
Repair antenna hardware
Starshield leverages SpaceX’s Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts, focusing on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads

Job Summary

  • Starshield leverages SpaceX’s Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts, focusing on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads.
  • The role involves deploying, troubleshooting, and repairing Starshield ground hardware, diagnosing failures in fiber optic circuits and antenna hardware, and resolving onsite commercial network and routing issues.
  • Responsibilities include improving and creating training documentation and owning the Hawthorne lab space, including inventory, tooling, and ground support testing equipment.

Matching Summary

Starshield leverages SpaceX’s Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts, focusing on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Deploy and troubleshoot ground hardware
  • Diagnose fiber optic circuits
  • Repair antenna hardware
  • Resolve network and routing issues
  • Manage lab space and tooling

Nice-to-have

  • Autonomous and self-starting specialist
  • Directly impact program evolution
  • Continuous improvement of team skills

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 2+ years mechanic or technician experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline
  • 3+ years troubleshooting electronics

Work Rights

Not specified

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