Supervisor, Fiber - Memphis

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X Corp (Bastrop) is hiring a Supervisor, Fiber - Memphis in Austin, Texas. Posted 5 October 2026. Apply directly on X Corp (Bastrop)'s own careers site — no account needed.

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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 Supervisor at SpaceXSI's Memphis data center, you’ll lead the fiber optic installation and maintenance teams that keep critical network infrastructure online. Working onsite with project management and superintendents, you’ll plan work, direct technicians, and own quality, safety, and schedule on datacenter fiber projects. Expect to stay hands-on, coach the crew, and make sure systems run reliably in support of SpaceXSI's mission of accelerating human scientific discovery through AI.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise fiber technicians through all phases of datacenter installation projects, in coordination with the Project Manager and Superintendent
Assign daily work, set priorities, and track progress so installations, splices, and repairs finish on schedule and to standard
Ensure a safe and productive work environment, including job-site briefings, PPE compliance, and elevation and confined-space practices
Develop inspection points and sensor checks so faulty fiber does not degrade system performance
Direct troubleshooting, repair, replacement, and installation of fiber optic systems, and verify work before closeout
Review and approve replacement of faulty or aging fiber optic cables
Organize and oversee scheduled maintenance routines
Oversee fiber splicing and resolution of problem areas; confirm test results and signal levels
Track signal strength across devices and escalate anomalies
Maintain system records, as-builts, and design markups; report status to project leadership
Coach technicians on methods, quality, and documentation, and model the hands-on standard expected on site

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

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
Position is subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
Position is subject to pre-employment and annual post employment background checks
Physical Requirements:
- Work is often performed 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

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
Highly proficient using a light meter, OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer), OPMs (optical power meter), fiber certifier, loopback, and optical probes
Able to understand different types of switches and port identifications
Able to properly clean fiber and validate cleanliness

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