Electrical Designer (Construction)
SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA
Posted 29 days ago · $105,000.00 - $140,000.00
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 29 days SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 52% of SpaceX's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
- high 1459 stale, 43 reposted of 2,362 open
- Hiring momentum
- 3062 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SpaceX's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SpaceX.
About this role
As an Electrical Designer at SpaceX, you will be part of the critical infrastructure team responsible for designing and building high-power electrical systems for advanced manufacturing facilities. Your role involves collaborating with other engineers and trade partners to create detailed electrical designs, troubleshoot existing systems, and ensure compliance with relevant codes and regulations. You will manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, contributing to significant construction projects that support SpaceX's mission to enable human life on Mars.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SpaceX as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline.
- 1+ years of professional experience working on electrical projects, power distribution systems, switchgear, UPS's, and/or generators.
Nice to have
- 3+ years of professional experience in a similar role.
- Professional Engineering (PE) license.
- Ability to read and understand power and control schematics.
- Ability to read and understand highly technical equipment operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals.
- Experience with variable frequency drives (VFDs) and industrial pumps.
What you get
- Pay range for Level 1: $105,000.00 - $140,000.00
- Pay range for Level 2: $120,000.00 - $170,000.00
- Eligibility for long-term incentives, including company stock or long-term cash awards
- Potential discretionary bonuses
- Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
Worth weighing
- Position is not remote or hybrid; relocation to Hawthorne, CA is required if not local.
- Occasional extended hours and weekend work may be needed.
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Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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