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SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.
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Electrical Engineer, Launch Pad (Starship) joins the Starship Launch Engineering team to design, build, and support electrical systems for the starship launch mount, tower, propellant farm, and power infrastructure. This role involves leading electrical designs for power distribution and motor control while developing schematics, single-line diagrams, and construction documentation. The engineer will manage subcontractors, perform load calculations, short circuit, and arc flash analyses, and provide real-time field support during construction and testing. Key technical requirements include designing systems in accordance with NEC, NFPA 79, and UL 508A standards for hazardous areas. Candidates should possess experience with power distribution, motor control centers, variable frequency drives, transformers, switchgear, and grounding systems. The role focuses on the critical infrastructure required to support high-power equipment and motion systems within a complex launch pad environment.
What does a Electrical Engineer earn?
Median $150000 from 133 postings across 21 companies.
Lead electrical design for Starship launch pad systems including power distribution and motor control.
Design industrial electrical control panels and distribution systems following NEC, NFPA 79, and UL 508A standards.
Develop electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and construction documentation for infrastructure projects.
Specify electrical conveyance systems such as conduit and cable tray for permanent and temporary installations.
Perform electrical studies including load calculations, short circuit analysis, and arc flash studies.
Design electrical systems specifically for hazardous and classified launch pad environments.
Provide real-time field support during construction, activation, and testing to resolve installation issues.
Manage electrical subcontractors to ensure work complies with design intent and safety standards.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or another engineering discipline.
At least 1 year of experience in the design, build, or commissioning of electrical systems.
Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee to meet ITAR requirements.
Experience designing/building systems for electric vehicles, solar, industrial automation, manufacturing, oil & gas, data centers, or construction (preferred).
Hands-on experience with power distribution, motor control centers, VFDs, transformers, switchgear, and grounding systems (preferred).
Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, and UL 508A standards (preferred).
Experience performing power system studies such as arc flash, coordination, and load flow (preferred).
Ability to work outdoors in all weather, at heights, in confined spaces, and lift up to 30 lbs.
Power Distribution
Electrical Design
NEC
NFPA 70E
UL 508A
Motor Control Centers
Variable Frequency Drives
Transformers
Switchgear
Arc Flash Analysis
UPS
Grounding Systems
Single-line Diagrams
Conduit
Cable Tray
Hazardous Locations
Commissioning
PLC
HMI
PID) control
Modbus
Profinet
EtherNet/IP
EPLAN
Siemens NX
SolidWorks
CAD
Electrical Schematics
Data Acquisition
Industrial Communication Protocols
NFPA 79
UL 508A
NEC
Power Distribution
Power Systems
Digital Circuit Design
Power Electronics
PLC Programming
HMI/SCADA
Matlab
PSCAD
ETAP
SKM
Modbus
DNP3
Ethernet
FPGA
Microcontrollers
EMI/EMC
High-Voltage Systems
Signal Integrity
Automation & Controls
Power Electronics
Circuit Board Design
Power Distribution
Analog Control Loops
EMI/EMC
Magnetics
Planar Magnetics
lithium ion batteries
Simulation
Scripting
Signal Conditioning
High Voltage Systems
Lithium-ion Batteries
DC-DC Power Converters
Solid State Load Switches
Power Distribution
Electrical Power Systems
Modeling
Simulation
Impedance Measurement
Loop-gain Measurement
Fault Tolerance
Power Electronics
System Analysis
High Voltage Systems
Lithium-ion Batteries
DC-DC Power Converters
Solid State Load Switches
Power Distribution
Electrical Power Systems
Modeling
Simulation
Impedance Measurement
Loop-gain Measurement
Fault Tolerance
Power Electronics
Verification Testing