SpaceX

Electromechanical Engineer, Launch Pad Mechanisms (Starship)

Job Description

Posted on: 
2026-03-07

Responsibilities

  • Architect, design, and integrate control systems for the Starship Launch pads.
  • Design industrial electrical control panels compliant with NFPA79/NEC/UL508A.
  • Design control and data acquisition systems, and author electrical schematics.
  • Work closely with other disciplines to interface control systems with high power and communication equipment.
  • Architect, write, and debug PLC code for organized and maintainable applications.
  • Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, and conveyance installations.
  • Participate in initial equipment conceptual development balancing specifications, process requirements, and budgets.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics.
  • 1+ years of experience in design and commissioning of control systems (internship experience qualifies).
  • Experience with industrial automation and control systems.
  • Electrical schematic CAD experience using EPlan.
  • Mechanical design experience with CAD tools.
  • Hands-on experience building and commissioning electrical control panels.
  • Knowledge of NEC and UL508A codes.
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