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ELECTRICAL ENGINEER, ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE & GENERATION
As an Electrical Engineer, you will be directly supporting SpaceX’s Energy Infrastructure & Generation in Bastrop, TX.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the engineering and construction of temporary and permanent power generation plants, including gas/diesel generators, gas turbines, solar arrays, and hybrid systems to meet facility energy demands and reduce peak grid impacts
- Oversee the build and commissioning of power generation infrastructure, coordinating with construction teams to ensure safe, efficient installation and integration with existing site power distribution and utility feeds
- Develop maintenance programs for power systems, including predictive maintenance schedules, performance monitoring, and upgrades to enhance reliability and longevity
- Perform detailed power system analyses, including load forecasting, energy modeling, and optimization for cost and efficiency in a high-demand manufacturing environment
- Collaborate with utility providers to negotiate and implement grid interconnections, while designing resilient on-site generation to minimize downtime during outages or expansions
- Conduct hands-on troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs on power generation equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements along with working with contractors on larger issues and repairs
- Drive innovation in sustainable power solutions, such as incorporating energy storage and renewable sources into permanent generation plants
- Develop long term facility load ramps with site personnel from various teams to determine power needs across various buildings and product teams for energy procurement and utility/generation expansion
- Support overall facility power strategy through risk management, budgeting, and reporting on generation performance metrics
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or engineering.
- 3+ years of experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on power generation design, construction, or maintenance
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- 5+ years of experience in industrial or manufacturing facility electrical engineering, ideally in aerospace, telecommunications, or high-tech sectors
- Experience working with utility providers for grid connections, metering, and demand management
- Proficiency in electrical design software (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, or SKM PowerTools)
- Knowledge of power generation systems, including generators, transformers, switchgear, and protective relaying
- Direct experience with utility-specific requirements, including interconnection agreements, tariffs, and renewable integration
- Expertise in designing hybrid power systems combining utility feeds with on-site generation (temporary and permanent), including microgrids or energy storage solutions
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas or eligibility to obtain one
- Familiarity with sustainable energy practices, such as integrating solar or battery storage for facility resilience
- Strong project management skills, with experience leading electrical construction projects from concept to commissioning
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, at heights, and in confined spaces
- Ability to work onsite at our Bastrop, TX facility (Remote work not considered)
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- Ability to travel as needed
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to lift to 30 lbs. unassisted
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 [email protected].
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or engineering
- 3+ years of experience in electrical engineering focused on power generation design, construction, or maintenance
- Ability to work onsite at our Bastrop, TX facility (Remote work not considered)
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, at heights, and in confined spaces
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- Ability to travel as needed
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to lift to 30 lbs. unassisted
- ITAR requirement: U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, Asylee, or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations
- 5+ years of experience in industrial or manufacturing facility electrical engineering (aerospace, telecommunications, high-tech preferred)
- Experience working with utility providers for grid connections, metering, and demand management
- Proficiency in electrical design software (AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, or SKM PowerTools)
- Knowledge of power generation systems including generators, transformers, switchgear, and protective relaying
- Experience with interconnection agreements, tariffs, and renewable integration
- Expertise designing hybrid power systems, microgrids, or energy storage solutions
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas or eligibility to obtain one
- Familiarity with sustainable energy practices such as integrating solar or battery storage
- Strong project management skills with experience leading electrical construction projects from concept to commissioning
SpaceX Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants are a core part of total compensation, with periodic company-run tender offers that create liquidity before any public listing. These mechanisms can make the equity component feel materially valuable in practice.
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Healthcare Strength — The package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with on-site clinics and health resources at major sites. This breadth of coverage is presented as a strong element of the offering.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Major locations feature on-site amenities such as fitness facilities, food/coffee, clinics, and other conveniences. These lifestyle perks enhance day-to-day value alongside cash and equity.
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What We Do
SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary. SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon spacecraft attached to the International Space Station, exchanged cargo payloads, and returned safely to Earth — a technically challenging feat previously accomplished only by governments. Since then Dragon has delivered cargo to and from the space station multiple times, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA.
