Electrical Engineer, Launch Pad
SpaceX
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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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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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Median $150000 from 133 postings across 21 companies.
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