Fiber Technician
at X
Memphis, TN, onsite, 1+ years
seen 5d ago
- Fiber optic troubleshooting
- Structured cabling
- Network infrastructure
- Data center installation
- Fiber optic installation
- Fiber splicing
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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 making life multiplanetary and expanding consciousness to the stars.
SpaceXSI is building Super Intelligence to help humanity understand the universe. Our teams are building the full Super Intelligence stack: from our Colossus supercomputers, to Grok models, to our suite of applications, including Grok Bot, Grok Build, Grok Imagine, Grok Voice, and X. We're creating a powerful flywheel where more compute trains better models, better models power more useful products, and what we learn from people using those products shapes what we build next.
FIBER TECHNICIAN
As a Fiber Technician at SpaceXSI's Memphis data center, you’ll dive into the world of fiber optic systems, applying your core skills and eagerness to grow in a high-growth tech environment. Working onsite with passionate teams, you’ll tackle hands-on challenges to install and maintain critical network infrastructure, ensuring seamless connectivity. Expect to collaborate closely, refine your expertise, and keep our systems running smoothly to support SpaceXSI's mission of accelerating human scientific discovery through AI.
What you would do
* manage all phases of datacenter installation projects under the guidance of the Foreman Supervisor, Project Manager, and Superintendent * Ensure a safe and productive work environment * Develop sensor indicators and conduct timely inspections, so that a faulty fiber optic system does not destabilize its performance * Troubleshoot, resolve, repair and install fiber optics systems, ensuring that they work properly * Examine and replace faulty and/or old fiber optic cables * Organize scheduled maintenance routines * Take care of fiber splicing and rectify fiber optic problem areas * Keep track of the signal strength of different devices * Formulate and maintain system records and system designs
What they are looking for
* 1+ years of direct data center experience installing and routing optical fiber in large scale Tier 3 or 4 facilities as a commercial fiber optic technician * High school diploma or equivalency certificate
* Certification in fiber optics and/or cable installation * Extensive experience in fiber splicing * Technical knowledge of communication networks * Knowledgeable of computers and associated electronic systems * Knowledgeable of different fiber types * Experience installing, certifying, and troubleshooting fiber in hyperscale data center environments * Experience installing structured cabling
* Work in tight quarters and physical dexterity is necessary to perform job functions * Ability to lift up to 35 lbs unassisted * Comfortable working at elevated heights (up to 50 feet) with appropriate safety gear * Comfortable working in an environment requiring exposure to noise * Available to work evenings and weekends, as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required
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