Electrical Engineer, Launch Infrastructure (Starship)

SpaceX
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Hardware, Embedded & Systems EngineeringExperience: 2+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Attention to detail","Troubleshooting","Conflict resolution","Ability to work in high-stress environments"]

Design, build, and activate Starship launch electrical infrastructure at Cape Canaveral as part of the Starship Launch Engineering team. Lead electrical engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning work with internal and external customers, manage and administer construction contracts, resolve field design conflicts in real time, and coordinate with the utility provider to ensure reliable power for critical site systems. Provide direction to electricians and technicians during power distribution equipment build-out and activation.

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Electrical Engineer, Launch Infrastructure (Starship)

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Job Summary

Design, build, and activate Starship launch electrical infrastructure at Cape Canaveral as part of the Starship Launch Engineering team. Lead electrical engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning work with internal and external customers, manage and administer construction contracts, resolve field design conflicts in real time, and coordinate with the utility provider to ensure reliable power for critical site systems. Provide direction to electricians and technicians during power distribution equipment build-out and activation.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Hardware, Embedded & Systems Engineering
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead the electrical project team, consulting engineers, and contractors across electrical engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
  • •Work with internal and external customers to determine electrical requirements and needs.
  • •Assist in developing drawings, design documentation, and reports for aerospace, industrial, and commercial projects.
  • •Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors through contract close-out, resolving design and construction conflicts in the field in real time.
  • •Coordinate with the electrical utility provider and support electricians and technicians during installation and activation of power distribution equipment.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
  • •2+ years of experience in the design or build of building infrastructure electrical systems.
  • •Primary experience with electrical and power distribution systems, including medium voltage design and construction.
  • •Working knowledge of switchgear, motor control centers, variable frequency drives, transformers, building lighting, and facility grounding.
  • •Ability to perform Arc Flash, Coordination, and Power Studies.
Experience:2+ years
Education:Bachelor's in electrical engineering
Skills:Attention to detailTroubleshootingConflict resolutionAbility to work in high-stress environments
Tech Stack:Medium voltageSwitchgearMotor control centersVariable frequency drivesTransformersBuilding lightingFacility groundingUPS systemsBackup generatorsAutomatic transfer switchesArc Flash studiesPower studiesCoordination studiesNational Electric CodeNational Fire Protection AssociationInternational Building CodeITAR

Eligibility

Nationality:US National
Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

SpaceX
Designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers, aiming to reduce space transportation costs and enable human life on Mars through reusable launch vehicles and integrated space systems.
Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Hawthorne, United States
Founded: 2002
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