Electrical Engineer, Launch Pad

SpaceX

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Cape Canaveral, FL
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132 days ago
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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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TL;DR · Electrical Engineer, Launch Pad

As an Electrical Engineer, Launch Pad (Starship) on the Starship Launch Engineering team, you will design, build, and support electrical systems for the starship launch mount, tower, propellant farm, and power infrastructure. You will lead electrical designs for power distribution and motor control while developing schematics, single-line diagrams, and construction documentation. Your work involves designing industrial control panels and conveyance systems like conduit and cable tray in compliance with NEC, NFPA 79, and UL 508A standards. You will perform load calculations, short circuit, and arc flash analyses for hazardous areas while providing real-time field support during construction and testing. Key technical skills include experience with motor control centers, variable frequency drives, transformers, switchgear, grounding systems, and critical power components like UPS and backup generators to ensure reliable power delivery to high-power equipment.

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What you'll do

  • Lead electrical design for Starship launch pad systems including power distribution and motor control.
  • Design industrial control panels and power distribution systems following NEC, NFPA 79, and UL 508A standards.
  • Develop electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and construction documentation for infrastructure projects.
  • Design and specify electrical conveyance systems like 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 classified areas common to 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, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee to meet ITAR requirements.
  • Ability to pass Space Force background checks for Cape Canaveral.
  • Experience designing/building systems in EV, 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, UL 508A, and performing power system studies like arc flash and load flow (preferred).
  • Experience designing for hazardous locations, managing construction projects, or working in high-stress environments (preferred).

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