SpaceX
Supervisor, IT Network Infrastructure - 1st Shift
About this role
SpaceX seeks a Network Infrastructure Supervisor to lead technician teams installing and maintaining mission-critical communication systems for spacecraft and launch vehicles. The role combines hands-on technical expertise in low-voltage cabling and fiber infrastructure with supervisory responsibilities, team coordination, and quality assurance across production and launch operations.
What you'll do
- Supervise technician teams installing and maintaining mission-critical communication systems
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair cabling infrastructure and perform quality assurance audits
- Prioritize work schedules to meet project timelines and provide stakeholder updates
- Collaborate with engineers and specialists on system designs, materials selection, and documentation
- Manage direct reports through feedback, periodic reviews, and corrective action; review timesheets and time-off requests
- Ensure OSHA and SpaceX safety compliance; maintain installation and asset documentation databases
What they're looking for
- Low-voltage cable installation and termination (twisted pair, coaxial, fiber optic)
- Fiber optic cabling expertise (single-mode and multi-mode)
- Knowledge of industry standards (BICSI, NEC, TIA/EIA) and Cat5E/Cat6/Cat6A cabling
- Network troubleshooting tools and telecom best practices
- Team supervision and personnel management
- Oscilloscope, multi-meter, crimping, soldering, and continuity testing
- CAD/Visio software for documentation and system design
- RF communication systems and HD-SDI video infrastructure
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SpaceX
SpaceX develops advanced spacecraft and satellite systems, including the Starshield government satellite constellation and Starfall re-entry cargo capsule for global delivery. The company is hiring engineers in avionics integration, software test automation, mechanical design, and hardware reliability to validate flight-critical systems and ensure mission success.
- Website
- spacex.com
Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience supervising technician teams on large-scale infrastructure projects—how did you handle scheduling conflicts or tight deadlines?
- Walk us through how you would troubleshoot a fiber optic cabling issue affecting mission-critical communications.