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Aerospace, Space Exploration, Telecommunications, Manufacturing

New Graduate Engineer, Electrical (Starship)

Starbase, TXFull TimeJunior / Entry-levelPosted 2 months ago

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Required skills

electrical engineering
power systems
automation & controls
board and sensor design
analog circuits
digital circuits
schematic capture
prototyping
manufacturing support
flight support

Nice to have

ETAP
SKM
EasyPower
PowerWorld
Matlab
PSCAD

Role summary

Starship is seeking a New Graduate Electrical Engineer to join their world-class team. This role involves designing, building, operating, and maintaining advanced electrical systems for orbital flight and space travel. Responsibilities include developing analog and digital circuits for extreme environments, designing power systems, and supporting hardware through production and flight. The engineer will also participate in the conceptual development of automated equipment and processes for Starship production, troubleshoot issues, and ensure safe system operation. Experience with power systems analysis tools, industrial communications, PLC programming, and schematic design is preferred. This is an onsite role in Boca Chica.

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.

NEW GRADUATE ENGINEER, ELECTRICAL (STARSHIP)

Starship is revolutionizing orbital flight and space travel–opening access for humankind to establish new frontiers in space and ultimately become a multi-planetary species. Our electrical engineers build some of the most advanced electronics ever flown in space, at a cost and rate previously considered unthinkable in the space industry. Become a part of this fast-moving and world-class electrical team. You’ll work with motivated engineers to achieve truly audacious goals. If you’re ready for a challenge and would like to help make our civilization multi-planetary, then you’ve come to the right place!

Your placement on these teams will be determined throughout the interview process after factoring in technical fit, expertise, and your personal preference. Sub-teams include, but are not limited to:

Avionics: robust electronics for sensors, power, networking, and data acquisition that fly on the world’s most powerful rocket

Automation & Controls: automated solutions for Starship manufacturing, vehicle handling, and launch pad systems

Power Infrastructure: power generation, transmission, and distribution systems for launch and production

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design, build, operate, and maintain electrical systems

Develop analog and digital circuits from first principles for extreme environments; design switching power converters, signal conditioning, filters, and high-integrity layouts; support hardware through production, integration, and flight while collaborating across teams (EEE, EMI, radiation, propulsion, structures, GNC, etc.)

Rapidly develop high-reliability avionics components (sensors, power systems, network interfaces, propulsion interfaces, data acquisition); drive system trades, requirements, component selection, schematic capture, prototyping, bring-up, debugging, analysis, testing (acceptance/qualification), documentation, manufacturing support, and flight support

Participate in conceptual development of automated equipment and processes for Starship production

Troubleshoot issues hands-on, support technicians, and ensure safe, efficient operation of systems in dynamic environments

Design, build, operate, and maintain the various microgrids that comprise Starbase, TX

Create and maintain sitewide power budgets, monitoring, and metering for mission-critical assets to optimize visibility and efficiency

Ensure compliance with NFPA 70, 70B, 70E, NESC, and IEEE standards, prioritizing safety and engineering excellence

Develop and implement protective relay settings and schemes for high-voltage equipment

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduating with a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD in 2027

Degree in an electrical engineering, computer engineering, or other engineering discipline

1+ years of electrical experience with power systems, automation & controls, or board and sensor design

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience with power systems analysis tools (ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, PowerWorld, Matlab, PSCAD, etc.) and studies (load flow, short-circuit, arc-flash, coordination, transient stability); familiarity with industrial power systems up to high voltages including switchgear, transformers, BESS, VFDs, motors, UPS, generation, relaying, and metering

Experience with industrial communications (Modbus, DNP3, IEEE protocols, Ethernet, fieldbuses) and networking concepts

PLC programming, HMI/SCADA development, robot systems (Kuka, ABB, Fanuc or similar), and safety systems

Electrical schematic and panel design experience; hands-on building and commissioning of control panels and electromechanical systems

Analog/digital circuit design, signal conditioning, power electronics (converters, magnetics, inverters, filters, EMI/EMC), high-speed digital/layout for signal integrity, high-voltage systems, batteries, load switches, microcontrollers, FPGAs, networking (including single-pair Ethernet), and circuit board design-for-manufacture

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary

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.

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 EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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