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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 14 days SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 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
The Principal Electrical Engineer at SpaceX will lead the electrical design for Starship launch pad systems, focusing on power distribution and motor control. Responsibilities include designing electrical control panels, developing schematics, coordinating with utilities, and providing field support during construction and testing. The role also involves managing subcontractors and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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
- 10+ years of experience in the design, build, or commissioning of electrical systems
Nice to have
- Experience designing or building electrical systems in electric vehicles, solar or renewable energy, industrial automation, manufacturing, oil & gas, data centers, or commercial construction
- Hands-on experience with power distribution systems
- Familiarity with motor control centers, variable frequency drives (VFDs), transformers, switchgear, and grounding systems
- Experience designing electrical systems for hazardous locations
- Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70E, and UL 508A
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Requires passing Space Force background checks
- Willingness to work extended hours and weekends
- Job involves outdoor work in various weather conditions and at heights
Summarised from SpaceX's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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