SpaceX
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Electrical Engineer, Propellant Generation (Starship)

Location
Cape Canaveral, FL · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Mid-level
Experience
1+ year
Education
Bachelor's degree
Listed
31 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • ITAR eligibility
  • switchgear design
  • arc flash studies
  • National Electric Code
  • UPS systems

Also useful

  • power system coordination studies
  • variable frequency drives
  • automatic transfer switches

About the role

As a member of the Starship Launch Engineering team, you will focus on the electrical design and field support for propellant generation systems that enable rapid, high-volume production of liquid oxygen and methane. You will work with a group of elite engineers across multiple disciplines to design, install, and activate air separation plants (ASUs), liquefaction equipment, and gas turbine-based power generation infrastructure required to support Starship orbital launch capability. This position is based at Cape Canaveral, FL.

Responsibilities

  • Lead electrical design for air separation plants, liquefaction systems, and gas turbine power generation plants
  • Work directly with internal and external customers to determine electrical requirements/needs and wants.
  • Assist in the development of drawings, design documentation, and reports for aerospace, industrial, and commercial type projects.
  • Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close-out.
  • Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time.
  • Coordinate with the electrical utility provider for design/engineering to ensure reliable power service to critical site infrastructure.
  • Provide support and direction to electricians and technicians during the construction and activation of power distribution equipment.
  • Interact with engineers, contractors, fabricators, and project stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline.
  • 1+ years of experience in the design or build of building infrastructure electrical systems.

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Primary experience with electrical and power distribution systems (here.

About SpaceX

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.

Read the original posting

From SpaceX's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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