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 Starship Launch Engineering team, you design and build the electrical systems that enable a Starship launch. At Starbase, you own power distribution and supporting electrical systems for the launch mount, tower, propellant farm, power generation and storage, and ground equipment, from design through field commissioning, partnering with mechanical, controls, and fluids engineers. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or another engineering discipline
- 1+ years of experience in power systems design, analysis, and build, with a focus on high-power, high-voltage systems
- Perform hands-on work in all environments (heat, cold, rain), in tight quarters or at heights
- Work extended hours and weekends as needed to support launch operations
- Remain focused in hazardous environments while wearing appropriate PPE
- Lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
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.
POWER SYSTEMS ENGINEER, LAUNCH PAD (STARSHIP)
As a member of the Starship Launch Engineering team, you design and build the electrical systems that enable a Starship launch. At Starbase, you own power distribution and supporting electrical systems for the launch mount, tower, propellant farm, power generation and storage, and ground equipment, from design through field commissioning, partnering with mechanical, controls, and fluids engineers. Your work scales high-capacity electrical infrastructure, ensuring the world’s most powerful rocket has reliable power exactly when the pad and mission need it. The position is based at Starbase, TX, with potential travel to other SpaceX facilities.
- Lead electrical design for Starship launch pad and Starbase power systems, including power distribution, motor control, microgrids, and supporting infrastructure
- Perform detailed design across the full power system:...
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