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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Mission Integration Engineer, Network... - **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp. - **Location:** Hawthorne, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $115,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Wavelength-Division Multiplexing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Ethernet, IPv4, IPv6, Internet Services, Multi-protocol Systems, OSI Models, Routing, Network Time Protocols, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Rapid Prototyping Process, Network Routers, Firewalls (Computer Science), Integration Tests, Information Technology, Routing & Switching, Network Server - **Published:** July 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gj3mao ## About the Role + Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or other engineering discipline. + 2+ years of networking experience. + Professional Layer-1 experience (e.g. transport, DWDM, optical fiber, circuit troubleshooting, activations, etc.). + Experience bringing up switches, routers, firewalls and/or servers. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: + Deep understanding of service provider networks including but not limited to: + Connectivity (Ethernet, IPv4, IPv6 and MPLS) + Routing (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS) + Switching and routing + Internet services (subscriber provisioning, BRAS, DNS, DHCP, NTP) + Experience with physical troubleshooting of fiber & circuits. + Familiarity with networking protocols and the OSI Model. + Experience with hardware deployments in classified environments. + Demonstrated success with projects across multiple technical and non-technical disciplines. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: + Active Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance preferred. Must be willing to pursue a clearance if not already cleared. Note that an active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions. If so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing. + Must be available to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to support critical milestones or operations shifts. + Must pass DoD level background checks for entry to various government facilities. + Willingness to travel (up to 25%)., + 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 As a member of our Mission Management team, you will help tackle new technical problems from initial requirements verification through rapid prototyping, integrated test, and operational deployment. You'll contribute to the performance and execution of satellite programs while specifically focusing on the ground systems and compute infrastructure that drive, manage, and provide user insight into those programs. You will work to shape customer requirements that maximally leverage SpaceX's capabilities, to drive design choices and work with internal and external stakeholders to drive execution. This work will cover a number of technical disciplines including the planning and deployment of traditional and dedicated compute infrastructure, carrier-grade networking and the secure implementation and execution of each of these discipline areas. 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