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Civil Engineer, Land Development (Starbase Infrastructure - Louisiana)

SpaceX · Pecan Island, LA · On-site

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About SpaceX

SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, a16z and Founders Fund.

About the role

As a member of the launch infrastructure development team, you will work with a group of elite engineers across multiple disciplines to design, build, and activate a second orbital launch pad and ancillary infrastructure that will further enable orbital launch capability for the most powerful rocket in the world, Starship. This position is based in Starbase, Texas (Brownsville/South Padre Island Area) until early 2027, at which time relocation to Louisiana will be required. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of professional experience in civil engineering design, analysis, and drafting
  • Experience using a CAD software design package (e.g. Revit, AutoCAD/Civil3D)
  • This position is based in Starbase, TX (Brownsville) to start, and will require full time relocation to Louisiana in early 2027 - remote work not considered
  • Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed, flexibility is required
  • Travel up to 75 % required
More about this role

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

CIVIL ENGINEER, LAND DEVELOPMENT (STARSHIP INFRASTRUCTURE - LOUISIANA)

As a member of the launch infrastructure development team, you will work with a group of elite engineers across multiple disciplines to design, build, and activate a second orbital launch pad and ancillary infrastructure that will further enable orbital launch capability for the most powerful rocket in the world, Starship. This position is based in Starbase, Texas (Brownsville/South Padre Island Area) until early 2027, at which time relocation to Louisiana will be required.

  • Own site feasibility and conceptual planning, storm water management, grading, drainage and utility design, erosion and sediment control
  • Perform all calculations necessary for grading and drainage, stormwater control facilities, water quality, domestic water distribution, and other underground utilities
  • Drive coordination and design necessary to obtain local,...

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