SpaceX
Electrical Engineer, Launch Infrastructure (Starship)
About this role
Lead electrical infrastructure design and construction for SpaceX's Starship launch facilities at Cape Canaveral. You'll manage electrical projects from concept through commissioning, coordinating with engineers, contractors, and utility providers to deliver critical power systems for the world's largest rocket.
What you'll do
- Lead electrical project teams and manage consulting engineers and contractors through design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases
- Determine electrical requirements by collaborating with internal and external customers
- Develop electrical drawings, design documentation, and technical reports for aerospace and industrial projects
- Write, negotiate, and manage subcontractor construction contracts through completion
- Resolve design and construction conflicts on-site in real time
- Coordinate with utility providers and supervise electricians and technicians during power system activation
What they're looking for
- Electrical power distribution systems design (<600Vac and medium voltage)
- Switchgear, motor control centers, transformers, and UPS systems
- Arc Flash, Coordination, and Power Studies analysis
- National Electric Code and NFPA compliance
- Contract negotiation and project management
- Field troubleshooting and technical leadership
- Classified environment design experience
- Building construction specifications and grounding systems
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SpaceX
SpaceX develops advanced spacecraft and satellite systems, including the Starshield government satellite constellation and Starfall re-entry cargo capsule for global delivery. The company is hiring engineers in avionics integration, software test automation, mechanical design, and hardware reliability to validate flight-critical systems and ensure mission success.
- Website
- spacex.com
Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience leading electrical design and construction projects from concept through commissioning, particularly in complex or high-reliability environments.
- Walk us through a time you resolved a critical design or construction conflict in the field under time pressure—what was your approach?