or apply directly on SpaceX's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 19 days SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 52% of SpaceX's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
- high 1459 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
- 2026-09-17
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
The Sr. IT Network Engineer at SpaceX will be responsible for designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex wired and wireless networks. This role involves configuring and supporting campus and data center networks, deploying network access control, developing automation tools, and monitoring network health. The engineer will also create and maintain documentation for the networks and enforce network policies and standards.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
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 7+ years of professional network engineering experience; OR 10+ years of professional network engineering experience in lieu of a degree
Nice to have
- Expert understanding of the OSI model and network standards
- Hands on experience with Cisco Catalyst, Juniper, and Arista data center class switches
- Experience with Cisco wireless LAN controllers or other wireless technologies
- Network Access Control (NAC) using 802.1X
- Wave Division Multiplexing and Fiber Optics
What you get
- Pay Range: Level 3: $155,000.00 - $215,000.00
- Eligibility for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
- Potential discretionary bonuses
- Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Worth weighing
- Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- Valid driver's license required
- No specific mention of remote work options
- Role may involve high-pressure situations given the nature of the industry
Summarised from SpaceX's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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