Job brief: Sr. Electrical Engineer (Power Systems)

What JoRoute checked · Checked by JoRoute

• Listed on SpaceX's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-04 (4 days ago); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-07.
• The apply link opens boards.greenhouse.io, the address SpaceX's board gives for this job.
• No other listing with this title and place on this board in the last 90 days.
• No layoff notices (WARN) under this name in the state files JoRoute reads.

What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

• Pay: Not published
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: McGregor, TX
• Posted: 2026-06-25 · over 60 days ago

What the job asks · Employer's own words, not checked

Level: Senior. The title says "Sr".

Must have

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology
• 6+ years of professional experience with the design or build of commercial or industrial power systems
• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed; flexibility required
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
• Valid driver’s license
• Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S.

Conditions

• Travel will accompany this role, and based on business needs, opportunities to work at other SpaceX facilities may occur in the future.
• Travel up to 30% to other SpaceX locations
• 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/…

Main duties

• Collaborate and grow with the multi-disciplinary SpaceX Construction Projects team by performing (power-specific) engineering, procurement, construction, and…
• Develop and issue drawings, design documentation, and reports for aerospace, industrial, and commercial type projects
• Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close-out
• Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real-time
• Coordinate with the electrical utility provider for design/engineering to ensure reliable power service to critical site infrastructure

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How it compares · Compared by JoRoute from listings

• Typical listed pay for engineer jobs across the U.S.: $140k a year (3,403 listings, 148 employers). This listing does not publish pay to compare.
• Across SpaceX's 2,896 open listings, 60% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How SpaceX hires

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