Fiber Technician - Memphis

xAI|28 May 2026

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Listed location: Memphis, TN

Work arrangement: onsite. A remote label does not confirm worldwide eligibility or visa sponsorship.

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Job Description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today, SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary and expanding consciousness to the stars.

SpaceXSI is building Super Intelligence to help humanity understand the universe. Our teams are building the full Super Intelligence stack: from our Colossus supercomputers, to Grok models, to our suite of applications, including Grok Bot, Grok Build, Grok Imagine, Grok Voice, and X. We're creating a powerful flywheel where more compute trains better models, better models power more useful products, and what we learn from people using those products shapes what we build next.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Fiber Technician at SpaceXSI's Memphis data center, you’ll dive into the world of fiber optic systems, applying your core skills and eagerness to grow in a high-growth tech environment. Working onsite with passionate teams, you’ll tackle hands-on challenges to install and maintain critical network infrastructure, ensuring seamless connectivity. Expect to collaborate closely, refine your expertise, and keep our systems running smoothly to support SpaceXSI's mission of accelerating human scientific discovery through AI.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the guidance of the Foreman Supervisor, Project Manager, and Superintendent manage all phases of datacenter installation projects
Ensure a safe and productive work environment
Develop sensor indicators and conduct timely inspections, so that a faulty fiber optic system does not destabilize its performance
Troubleshoot, resolve, repair and install fiber optics systems, ensuring that they work properly
Examine and replace faulty and/or old fiber optic cables
Organize scheduled maintenance routines
Take care of fiber splicing and rectify fiber optic problem areas
Keep track of the signal strength of different devices
Formulate and maintain system records and system designs

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

1+ years of direct data center experience installing and routing optical fiber in large scale Tier 3 or 4 facilities as a commercial fiber optic technician
High school diploma or equivalency certificate

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Certification in fiber optics and/or cable installation
Extensive experience in fiber splicing
Technical knowledge of communication networks
Knowledgeable of computers and associated electronic systems
Knowledgeable of different fiber types
Experience installing, certifying, and troubleshooting fiber in hyperscale data center environments
Experience installing structured cabling

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work in tight quarters and physical dexterity is necessary to perform job functions
Ability to lift up to 35lbs, unassisted
Comfortable working at elevated heights (up to 50 feet) with appropriate safety gear
Comfortable working in an environment requiring exposure to noise
Available to work evenings and weekends, as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required

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