Senior Power Systems Engineer

SpaceX

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Starbase, TXBrownsville, TX
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84 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 · Senior Power Systems Engineer

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.

What you'll do

  • Design, build, operate, and maintain microgrids and high-capacity electrical infrastructure for Starbase facilities.
  • Perform detailed engineering designs including one-lines, relaying schematics, SCADA systems, and conduit routing.
  • Create and manage sitewide power budgets and monitoring systems to optimize mission-critical asset efficiency.
  • Develop standardized designs for launch sites, propellant generation, and power delivery infrastructure.
  • Implement protective relay settings and schemes for high-voltage equipment.
  • Execute infrastructure upgrades to scale power systems in line with Starship production targets.
  • Maintain organized design documentation and asset records for all power facilities.
  • Ensure all electrical systems comply with NFPA, NESC, and IEEE safety standards.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or another engineering discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience in power systems design, analysis, and build for high-power, high-voltage systems.
  • Professional Engineering license or intention to actively seek a PE license (preferred).
  • Experience with power systems analysis software such as ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, PowerWorld, Matlab, PSCAD, PSEE, or Simulink (preferred).
  • Familiarity with industrial power systems up to 345 kV and industrial communication protocols like Modbus, DNP3, and others (preferred).
  • Experience with CAD software such as Revit, AutoCAD, or NX (preferred).
  • Ability to perform hands-on work in all environments, including tight quarters, heights, and hazardous areas.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for required export control authorizations.

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