IT Network Infrastructure Engineer, Outside Plant
Core
Design, document, and coordinate outside plant (OSP) fiber optic infrastructure for Starbase, Texas, including data centers, manufacturing facilities, and launch pads.
Role type
Senior IC IT Network Infrastructure Engineer (Outside Plant)
Builds
OSP fiber optic networks, conduit layouts, splice diagrams, route maps, and as-built records for Starbase facilities.
Domain
Aerospace/Spaceport infrastructure + Telecommunications/ISP
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
OSP fiber design, AutoCAD, GIS software (ArcGIS/QGIS), construction drawing production, route mapping, asset inventory management, spatial data analysis, BOM development, quantity take-offs, loss-budget calculations, TIA/BICSI guidelines compliance, local permitting knowledge
Preferred skills
Fiber optic OSP concepts (conduit, aerial/buried, splicing, terminations), Google Earth/KML/KMZ, CAD-to-GIS data exchange, hyperscale AI data center OSP design, industrial facility OSP design (oil & gas)
Responsibilities
Prepare and revise OSP fiber design drawings, conduit layouts, splice diagrams, and permitting packages in AutoCAD; Create and maintain GIS-based route maps, asset inventories, and spatial data for fiber pathways, vaults, and handholes; Assist with field surveys, redline markups, and conversion of field data into final drawings and GIS layers; Support BOM development, quantity take-offs, and basic loss-budget calculations; Coordinate with senior engineers, construction teams, and utilities on design changes and as-built updates; Ensure drawings and GIS data comply with company standards, TIA/BICSI guidelines, and local permitting requirements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
