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Data Center Specialist (Starlink)

Spacex
16 days ago
Full-time
Remote
Worldwide
Remote Other

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

DATA CENTER SPECIALIST (STARLINK)

At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe. We are looking for detail oriented and high-energy specialist to help deploy and resolve hardware troubles around the world. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Augment, deploy, troubleshoot, and repair hardware at Starlink PoP colocation sites worldwide. 
  • Travel internationally and domestically to resolve hardware issues affecting Starlink user service and deploying new hardware to scale our worldwide network
  • Diagnose failures within fiber optic circuits and execute repairs to bring system back to full operation
  • Rack and stack router and server hardware on designated locations around the world
  • Install servers and upgrade/replace parts of the servers following MOPs
  • Investigate and resolve issues with onsite commercial network and routing hardware
  • Improve existing, and create new, training documentation for continuous improvement of team skills
  • Coordinate the shipment and logistics of equipment and parts to POP sites
  • Executing spare parts strategy to ensure availability and minimize downtime
  • Coordinate and perform data center site surveys for potential new POP sites
  • Perform wireless validation surveys for VIP events and Global market access support

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 2+ years of experience troubleshooting hardware or IT equipment in the IT or telecom industry

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

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