Power Generation Engineer
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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Sr. Power Systems Engineer (Starship) joins the High Power Engineering team to design, build, operate, and maintain advanced power generation, transmission, and distribution systems for Starship launch, production, propellant generation, and site infrastructure. The role involves managing microgrids, creating sitewide power budgets, developing standardized designs for delivery facilities, and performing detailed electrical system designs including one-lines, relaying schematics, and grounding. Candidates will utilize tools such as ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, PowerWorld, Matlab, PSCAD, PSEE, Simulink, and CAD software like Revit or AutoCAD. The position requires expertise in high-voltage systems up to 345 kV, industrial communication protocols like Modbus and DNP3, and compliance with NFPA and IEEE standards. This role solves critical infrastructure challenges by scaling high-capacity electrical systems to support the manufacturing and launch operations of heavy rocket systems.
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