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Electrician, Starship Launch Pad - Night Shift

Location: Cape Canaveral, FL · On-site
Job type: Full-time
Level: Mid-level
Experience: 3+ years
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Listed: 31 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

valid driver's license
electrical power distribution
PLC controls
ladder logic

Also useful

VFDs
arc flash
UPS systems

Responsibilities

Repair and replace defective parts in electrical fixtures
Install, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment, including hydraulic and pneumatic devices
Perform preventative repair and maintenance of field, plant, and shop electronic and electrical systems, devices, equipment and components
Install enhancements and major upgrades to plant electrical subsystems
Perform work from instructions using blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics
Test electrical circuits to ensure their operability
Test wiring connections with test equipment like volt/ohmmeters, and oscilloscopes
Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
Troubleshoot electrical equipment such as motor control centers, transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, conduit systems, or other transmission equipment such as generated power (generators)
Support other facilities, security, recovery, and operation teams on special projects as needed
Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment under different schedules and shifts
Support directing small contract labor workforces to complete scope assigned by engineering and lead electrician

Basic Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
3+ years of professional experience as an electrician

Preferred Skills and Experience

Experience leading people and projects
Experienced in electrical and PLC controls
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of the following systems:
Electrical power distribution systems
Switchgear and motor control centers
Exterior and interior lighting
Ground support system controls and ladder logic
Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units
Standby and emergency generators
Automatic transfer switches
Power monitoring hardware and software
Building and site grounding systems
Ability to use a variety of electrician's hand tools including sawzall, conduit bender, clamp on current meter, and wire tugger, jig saw, hydraulic punch, hand punch, hack saw, multimeter, and spade lug crimper, as well as other measuring and testing instruments
Experience with variable frequency drives (VFDs) and industrial pumps
Experience with control panel design and production
Working knowledge of power coordination and arc flash
Excellent team-working skills
Able to work on multiple tasks concurrently
High level of self-motivation, with the ability to work under minimal supervision
Strong organizational skills
Able to prioritize and schedule workload under different shift schedules
Excellent communication skills
Ability to write weekly summary of accomplishments using MS Office

Additional Requirements

Must be willing to work night shift: 5PM - 3AM
Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small opening and climbing hand over hand, lifting 35 lbs. unassisted, and working on ladders/lifts at elevated heights
Ability to work weekends and extended hours as needed
Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
Must have a valid driver's license

Itar Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR 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.

Equal opportunity and legal notices

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to.

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

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