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Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.\nGROUND NETWORK SPECIALIST (STARLINK)\nSpaceX is designing, building, and deploying the world’s largest network of ground station antennas - the Starlink gateways. Through our gateways, the Starlink satellite constellation is filling in the gaps in global connectivity. Want to help build the next era of Internet?\nWe are looking for creative and driven field specialists to solve issues affecting sites and antenna availability. You will become an expert in the hardware and operations of our gateways - just bring your love of cross-disciplinary problem solving! Specialists on this team are curious, love to learn new things, and work effectively in a fast-paced and cross-disciplinary team environment.\nRESPONSIBILITIES:\nDeploy, troubleshoot, and repair Starlink ground hardware as part of a close-knit team of exceptional engineers and specialists\nTravel internationally and domestically to resolve hardware issues affecting Starlink user service\nDiagnose failures within fiber optic circuits and execute repairs to bring system back to full operation\nInvestigate and resolve issues with onsite commercial network and routing hardware\nImprove existing, and create new, training documentation for continuous improvement of team skills\nBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:\nHigh school diploma or equivalency certificate\n2+ years of experience as a mechanic or technician in an engineering field (e.g. telecom, internet service provider, etc.)\nPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:\nStrong knowledge of standard computer skills: MS Office, Visio, and web applications\nMeticulous attention to detail, standards, and documentation\nAbility to read, understand, and follow electrical/mechanical drawings and schematics\nExperience in cell tower and site construction or maintenance\nExperience with low earth orbit tracking antennas, stabilizers, or VSAT antennas\nExperience working with fiber optics; network and telephony installation; and/or AV installation, test, troubleshooting, and repair; using fiber optic test equipment (OTDR, OLS, OPM, VFL)\nExperience constructing IT/network racks (UPS, PDUs, cable management, servers, network devices)\nExperience with facilities and related infrastructure construction and maintenance (diesel/natural gas generators, DC battery banks, etc.)\nExperience installing, activating, or troubleshooting CWDM and/or DWDM using standard fiber equipment and testers\nExperience operating articulating boom lifts, forklifts, scissor lifts, and other work site machinery\nExperience with low voltage AC & DC power distribution; operational understanding of Ohm’s Law; and the ability to safely use a multi-meter\nFluency in languages in addition to English\nADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:\nAbility to distinguish between different colors and possess manual dexterity to complete fine motor tasks\nAbility to travel as required; travel will be approximately 75% of the time to US or international gateway sites\nGeneral physical fitness and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. is required for some tasks\nAbility to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings and climbing hand over hand\nAbility to work at elevated heights\nTypically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments - heat, cold, rain\nWork performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise\n\nCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:\nPay range: \nLevel 1: $34.00 - $40.00/hour \nLevel 2: $38.00 - $45.00/hour \nLevel 3: $42.00 - $51.00/hour \nYour actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.\nBase salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. 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