OSP Engineer
Memphis, Tennessee; Southaven, Mississippi·Posted today
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<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.</span></p></div><h3>ABOUT THE ROLE:</h3> <p>This role will support the design, documentation, and coordination of outside plant (OSP) fiber optic infrastructure. Focuses on producing accurate construction drawings, route maps, and as-built records using AutoCAD and GIS tools.</p> <h3>RESPONSIBILITIES:</h3> <ul> <li>Prepare and revise OSP fiber design drawings, conduit layouts, splice diagrams, and permitting packages in AutoCAD</li> <li>Create and maintain GIS-based route maps, asset inventories, and spatial data for fiber pathways, vaults, and handholes</li> <li>Assist with field surveys, redline markups, and conversion of field data into final drawings and GIS layers</li> <li>Support BOM development, quantity take-offs, and basic loss-budget calculations</li> <li>Coordinate with senior engineers, construction teams, and utilities on design changes and as-built updates</li> <li>Ensure drawings and GIS data comply with company standards, TIA/BICSI guidelines, and local permitting requirements</li> </ul> <h3>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:</h3> <ul> <li>Associate’s degree or equivalent in engineering, geospatial technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)</li> <li>Working knowledge of AutoCAD (preferably Civil 3D or similar) for utility/telecom drawings</li> <li>Experience with GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS, or equivalent) for mapping and spatial analysis</li> <li>Basic understanding of fiber optic OSP concepts (conduit systems, aerial/buried placement, splicing, and terminations)</li> <li>Strong attention to detail and ability to produce clear, accurate technical drawings</li> <li>Willingness to perform occasional field work and site visits</li> </ul> <h3>PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:</h3> <ul> <li>Prior internship or project experience in telecom, utility, or civil infrastructure</li> <li>Familiarity with fiber strand counts, duct banks, and standard OSP construction practices</li> <li>Experience with Google Earth, KML/KMZ files, or CAD-to-GIS data exchange</li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><em>SpaceXAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our </em><em><a href="https://x.ai/legal/recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Recruitment Privacy Notice</a>.</em></p></div>