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SpaceXAI is seeking a Supervisor, Fiber Optics to lead fiber optic installation and maintenance teams at its Memphis data center. In this hands-on management role, you will oversee fiber technicians through all phases of data center installation projects, working in coordination with project managers and superintendents. You will assign daily work, set priorities, and track progress to ensure installations, splices, and repairs finish on schedule and to quality standards.
Key responsibilities include supervising fiber technicians on commercial and data center projects; assigning work and tracking progress; ensuring safe and productive work environments with proper PPE compliance and safety practices; developing inspection points and sensor checks to prevent fiber degradation; directing troubleshooting, repair, replacement, and installation of fiber optic systems; reviewing and approving replacement of faulty or aging cables; organizing and overseeing scheduled maintenance routines; overseeing fiber splicing and problem resolution; confirming test results and signal levels; tracking signal strength and escalating anomalies; maintaining system records, as-builts, and design markups; and coaching technicians on methods, quality, and documentation while modeling hands-on standards.
The role is part of SpaceXAI's mission to create AI systems that understand the universe and aid humanity in knowledge pursuit. The organization operates with a flat structure where all employees are expected to be hands-on contributors. Work ethic, strong prioritization, and excellent communication skills are essential.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 2+ years of experience supervising or leading fiber optic technicians on commercial or data center installation projects
- 3+ 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
- Subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing
- Subject to pre-employment and annual post-employment background checks
- Physical requirements: ability to work in tight quarters with physical dexterity; lift up to 35 lbs unassisted; work at elevated heights up to 50 feet with safety gear; tolerate noise exposure; available for evenings and weekends as operational needs require
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Certification in fiber optics and/or cable installation
- Extensive experience in fiber splicing
- Technical knowledge of communication networks
- Knowledge of computers and associated electronic systems
- Knowledge of different fiber types
- Experience installing, certifying, and troubleshooting fiber in hyperscale data center environments
- Experience installing structured cabling
- Proficiency with light meters, OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer), OPMs (optical power meters), fiber certifiers, loopback, and optical probes
- Ability to understand different types of switches and port identifications
- Ability to properly clean fiber and validate cleanliness
