Video & Voice Systems Engineer

VIDEO & VOICE SYSTEMS ENGINEER

SpaceX is looking for a Video & Voice Systems Engineer that will design, install, maintain, and fully own the video and voice communications systems at our launch and test facilities. You’ll be tightly integrated with the engineering teams that design our rockets and spacecraft as well as with our Emmy award-winning webcast team on the launch and event broadcasts for the company.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Procure, configure and install video, voice and network hardware including cameras, media converters, routers, switches, UPS and PDUs


• Troubleshoot and resolve video and voice network related issues


• Perform job walks with customers, vendors and contractors to gather video and voice requirements and create project implementation plans


• Closely collaborate with stakeholders and engineers across programs to create highly operable, scalable, and maintainable products


• Monitor health of video and voice equipment and network health


• Continuously create and update documentation and inventory management

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, electrical engineering, or other STEM discipline and 2+ years professional video, voice and/or networking engineering experience OR 5+ years professional video, voice and/or networking engineering experience without a degree

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Excellent experience with video broadcast equipment such as video routers, IP video, cameras, and switchers


• Experience with voice and audio equipment such as intercom matrices, IP audio consoles, and wireless two-way radios


• Understanding and experience with broadcast networking transports such as SMPTE ST 2110, AES67, Dante, SRT, RTSP, SIP, and WebRTC


• Advanced knowledge of OSI model and network standards


• Hands on networking experience with the following:
  
  
  
  • Arista and Cisco Catalyst data center class switches
  
  
  • Fiber optics and wave division multiplexing
  
  
  • DNS, DHCP, PTP, SNMP, LACP, IGMP, PIM-SM
  
  


• Programming and scripting experience in Python, Bash, Go, JavaScript or similar languages

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid driver’s license


• Ability to work in tight quarters and physical dexterity is necessary to preform job functions


• Availability for extended hours and/or weekends, as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required


• Availability for occasional travel, as required (<25%)


• Position is subject to pre-employment and (as applicable) periodic background, drug, and alcohol testing


• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg Space Force Base

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range:
Video & Voice Engineer: $120,000.00-$160,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.