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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # TELECOMMUTE Data Center Specialist - **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp. - **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States (Remote available) - **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:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/f379a5b7-fd99-4114-8e27-7bab5aa68a93 ## 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, * 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 ## 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 - ["Workation - the (new) freedom to work"](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1086-workation-the-new-freedom-to-work) - [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 - [Best Paying Remote Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/255-best-paying-remote-jobs) - [Remote Work: Best Practices for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/315-remote-work-best-practices-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Mastering Remote Work: Tips for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/558-mastering-remote-work-tips-for-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)