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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Center Specialist (Starlink) - **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp. - **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $70,720.0 - $83,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Wavelength-Division Multiplexing, Data Centers, Networking Hardware, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Web Applications, Hardware Infrastructure, Network Server - **Published:** July 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gdaw7r ## About the Role + 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: + Strong knowledge of standard computer skills: MS Office, Visio, and web applications + Meticulous attention to detail, standards, and documentation + Ability to read, understand, and follow MOPs + Experience working with fiber optics network: installation, test, troubleshooting, and repair; using fiber optic test equipment (OTDR, OLS, OPM, VFL) + Experience constructing IT/network racks (UPS, PDUs, cable management, servers, network devices) + Experience installing, activating, or troubleshooting CWDM and/or DWDM using standard fiber equipment and testers + A methodical approach to fixing problems and the ability to research solutions independently + Fluency in languages in addition to English + Training on SpaceX specific tools and processes will be provided + Eagerness to learn new technologies in a rapidly evolving work + Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work in team environments ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: + Ability to distinguish between different colors and possess manual dexterity to complete fine motor tasks + Ability to travel as required; travel will be approximately 75% of the time to US or international gateway sites + General physical fitness and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. is required for some tasks + Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings and climbing hand over hand + Ability to work at elevated heights + Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments - heat, cold, rain + Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise, + To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc\_kb\_article\_page&sys\_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) . ## Description + 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 ## Related Videos - [The 2026 Talent Pivot: Essential Trends for an Evolving Workforce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100098-the-2026-talent-pivot-essential-trends-for-an-evolving-workforce) - [Kubernetes Security - Challenge and Opportunity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/412-kubernetes-security-challenge-and-opportunity) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [tRPC: API schemas are pure overhead](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/796-trpc-api-schemas-are-pure-overhead) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) ## Related Articles - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)