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IT Network Engineer, Mission Systems

SpaceX · Cape Canaveral, FL

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
62 days
SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 66 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
52% of SpaceX's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
high
2033 stale, 43 reposted of 2,362 open
Hiring momentum
3062 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-08

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SpaceX's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SpaceX.

About this role

As an OT Network Engineer in Mission Systems at SpaceX, you will design and implement networks for high-cadence launch operations and production environments. Your responsibilities will include maintaining mission data center networks, troubleshooting issues, and providing on-call support during launches. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure network reliability and compliance with industry standards.

Our read on this posting2.2out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SpaceX as an employer.

What you need

  • 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.
  • Experience in mission-critical and large-scale production environments.
  • Ability to pass DoD background check for launch site access.
  • Ability to work in tight quarters and perform job functions requiring physical dexterity.
  • Availability for extended hours and/or weekends as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs.
  • Ability to provide 24x7 on-call support in emergency situations and participate in an after-hours on-call rotation.

Nice to have

  • Extensive hands-on experience designing, deploying, supporting, and troubleshooting Layer 2 and Layer 3 networks in latency sensitive and/or industrial environments.
  • Functional experience with multiple network vendors either in production or lab environments.
  • Experience with GitOps and Infrastructure as Code frameworks, both as user and contributor.
  • Strong understanding of the OSI model and network standards.
  • Hands-on experience with Cisco, Arista, and Juniper data center class switches.

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed.
  • Role requires availability for extended hours and weekends, which may affect work-life balance.
  • The position involves physical demands such as lifting and working at heights.
  • Travel may be required, including international travel and time at sea.

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Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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