Telecommunications Engineer
Core
Designing and supporting critical telecommunications infrastructure including fiber/copper cabling, RF systems, and ground stations for spacecraft and launch operations.
Role type
Telecommunications Engineer (Infrastructure)
Builds
Layer 1 fiber/copper data networks, operational voice/video systems, ground-side vehicle/payload interface RF systems, and telemetry/optical tracking systems.
Domain
Aerospace / Telecommunications Infrastructure
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
BICSI RCDD certification or STEM degree, industrial electrical engineering, medium/high voltage power systems, structured cabling design, construction contract management, electrical system troubleshooting, power monitoring, Arc flash studies, load/capacity tracking, material procurement, interdisciplinary collaboration, equipment installation oversight.
Preferred skills
Commercial/industrial telecom system design (LAN/WAN/WIFI/LTE/ISP/OSP), high-density structured cabling, low voltage AC/DC applications, critical power infrastructure (UPS/generators/ATS), process design for minimal operational impact, rapid issue assessment, AutoCAD/Revit, NEC/NFPA/IBC code familiarity, ANSI/TIA/BICSI standards, construction project management.
Responsibilities
Provide engineering support for design, operation, improvement, and troubleshooting of fiberoptic and copper network infrastructure; coordinate downtime activities between maintenance, construction, and production teams; drive telecommunication projects using design change requests and power monitoring data; troubleshoot electrical system problems and conduct breaker coordination and arc flash studies; coordinate material procurement for large scale projects; write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors; collaborate within interdisciplinary teams to design, optimize, and maintain systems; provide telecom engineering support to field technicians; oversee equipment installation, operation, and maintenance.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC