SpaceX Power Systems Engineer at SpaceX responsible for designing and building electrical systems for Starship launch pads. Own power distribution and supporting electrical systems from design through field commissioning at Starbase, TX.
Responsibilities
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: one-lines, three-lines, control and relaying schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA, conduit and cable routing, grounding, and construction documentation
Design control panels, power distribution, and hazardous-area systems to NEC, NFPA 79, UL 508A, NFPA 70/70E, NESC, and IEEE standards
Develop protective relay settings and schemes, and perform load, short-circuit, and arc-flash studies
Own sitewide power budgets, monitoring, and metering, and coordinate with utilities so mission-critical pad equipment has reliable power.
Scale launch and grid infrastructure, including standardized designs, to Starship production-rate targets
Integrate electrical systems with high-power equipment, motion systems, and instrumentation, and support construction, activation, testing, and operations in the field
Manage subcontractors and design documentation so installations match design intent and safety requirements
Qualification
Experience performing basic load flowExperience with CAD softwareDemonstrated initiative
Required
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.
Preferred
3+ years of professional experience in a similar role.
Professional Engineering license or intention to actively seeking PE license.
Experience with power systems analysis software and tools: ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, PowerWorld, Matlab, PSCAD, PSEE, Simulink, etc.
Familiarity with industrial power systems up to 345 kV, including switchgear, transformers, BESS, VFDs, motors, distribution systems, UPS/emergency backups, power generation, relaying, metering, protective devices, and networking.
Familiarity with industrial communications protocols and networking: Modbus, IEEE C37.115, IEEE C37.111, DNP3, etc.
Experience with CAD software: Revit, AutoCAD, NX, etc.
Demonstrated initiative, creative problem-solving, and strong analytical/engineering fundamentals.
