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New Graduate Engineer, Power Generation (Starship)

SpaceX· Starship Avionics Engineering
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Starbase, TXfull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Entry-level electrical engineering role focused on power generation, power distribution, and related avionics for SpaceX Starship. Placement depends on interview performance and fit; teams include Avionics, Automation & Controls, and Power Infrastructure.

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

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

Skills

Nice to have:Power systems analysis toolsIndustrial communications and networkingPLC programming, HMI/SCADA, roboticsElectrical schematic and panel designAnalog/digital circuit design and power electronicsHigh-speed digital/layout and PCB design-for-manufacture
Last updated Sep 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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