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Sr. Spaceport Designer, Architect (Starbase Development)

SpaceX · Starbase, TX · 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 Starbase Development team you will be directly responsible for designing residential, commercial, and industrial projects that ultimately support the rapid production of Starship. You will directly manage design projects from concept development through execution. You will work with a group of elite architects, engineers and construction project managers across multiple disciplines to build-out the Starbase campus as the gateway to Mars. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture, architectural engineering, or other design or technical discipline
  • 5+ years of experience with architectural design
  • Experience with Revit software
  • This position is based in Starbase, TX and requires being onsite – remote work not considered
  • Must be available to work extended hours and weekends when needed based on site operational needs, flexibility required
  • Must be willing to travel to various SpaceX locations for mission critical projects
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.

As a member of the Starbase Development team you will be directly responsible for designing residential, commercial, and industrial projects that ultimately support the rapid production of Starship. You will directly manage design projects from concept development through execution. You will work with a group of elite architects, engineers and construction project managers across multiple disciplines to build-out the Starbase campus as the gateway to Mars.

  • Design and build aesthetic and functional architectural projects and associated outdoor spaces, manage all phases of the project from planning to final delivery
  • Partner with cross-departmental teams, stakeholders, and end-users to define requirements and derive design details for all functional and utility needs
  • Define project programming and propose siting and massing options
  • Develop and issue architectural plans, elevations, sections, details,...

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Starbase Spaceport - Facilities

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