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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 21 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
As a Sr. Power Systems Engineer at SpaceX, you will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to design, build, and activate critical infrastructure projects. Your responsibilities will include developing engineering documentation, managing construction contracts, resolving field conflicts, and coordinating with utility providers to ensure reliable power service. The role involves hands-on work in various environments and may require travel to different SpaceX locations.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- 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 electrical engineering technology
- 6+ years of professional experience with the design or build of commercial or industrial power systems
Nice to have
- Primary experience with electrical and power distribution systems (<600Vac)
- Working knowledge of delta/wye transformers, switchgear, motor control centers, building lighting, building construction specifications, and facility grounding
- Experience with critical power infrastructure, including UPS systems, backup generators, and automatic transfer switches
- Experience creating and implementing process/design solutions with minimal impact on business operations
- Ability to quickly assess an issue and assist technicians with troubleshooting and repair
Worth weighing
- Role may require extended hours, weekend work and shift schedules, that vary depending on site operational needs; flexibility required
- Perform hands-on work in all environments (heat, cold, rain), in tight quarters or at heights
- Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
- Travel up to 30% to other SpaceX locations
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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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