Fiber Technician III - Memphis

The role

You will take ownership of fiber optic infrastructure projects at the Memphis data center and lead a team of fiber technicians. You will install, maintain and optimize high-performance network connectivity in a hyperscale environment.

What you will do

• Lead and mentor a team of Fiber Technicians under the Foreman Supervisor, Project Manager and Superintendent
• Manage all phases of datacenter fiber optic installation projects from planning through handover
• Ensure a safe, productive and high-quality work environment for the team
• Oversee sensor indicators and conduct timely inspections for optimal fiber system performance
• Troubleshoot, resolve, repair and install complex fiber optic systems
• Examine and replace faulty or aging fiber optic cables
• Organize and optimize scheduled maintenance routines
• Lead fiber splicing activities and resolve fiber problem areas
• Monitor and maintain signal strength across devices and infrastructure
• Formulate, maintain and improve system records, documentation and designs

Required qualifications

• 4+ years of direct data center experience installing and routing optical fiber in large-scale Tier 3 or 4 facilities
• Experience leading or mentoring fiber optic technicians
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• Ability to work in tight quarters with necessary physical dexterity
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs unassisted
• Comfortable working at elevated heights up to 50 feet with appropriate safety gear
• Comfortable working in environments with high noise levels
• Available to work evenings and weekends as needed

Nice to have

• Certification in fiber optics and/or cable installation (e.g., FOA, BICSI)
• Extensive experience in fiber splicing and OTDR testing
• Strong technical knowledge of communication networks and hyperscale data center environments
• Experience installing, certifying and troubleshooting fiber in hyperscale or AI/HPC data centers
• Knowledge of structured cabling systems
• Proficiency with computers and associated electronic systems
• Deep knowledge of fiber types (single-mode, multi-mode, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and teams while maintaining high safety and quality standards

Before you apply

• Schedule flexibility for evenings and weekends is required

About the company

SpaceXSI is building Super Intelligence to help humanity understand the universe, including Colossus supercomputers, Grok models and applications such as Grok Bot, Grok Build, Grok Imagine, Grok Voice and X. The company is an equal opportunity employer.