
Lead Electrician (College Station) at SpaceX (College Station, TX)
SpaceX· College Station, TX·
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Job description
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and coordinate the team responsible for electrical infrastructure
- Schedule daily work, and prioritize assignments
- Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment
- Perform LOTO to ensure safe isolation and verification of zero energy state
- Troubleshoot new and existing electrical systems, including new and existing machinery
- Perform preventative repair and maintenance of electrical systems, devices, and equipment
- Perform work from instructions using blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics
- Test electrical circuits to ensure their operability, phase rotation and conductivity
- Install electrical wiring and components to design and code specifications
- Operate test equipment like volt/ohmmeters, meggers and circuit tracers
- Perform other assigned duties ensuring efficient and effective work environments
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 5+ years of professional experience in commercial equipment wiring, maintenance, and repair
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Experience with 3-phase electrical systems
- Experience with 480/277 volt and 208/120 volt systems
- Associate degree in electrical, mechanical, industrial maintenance technology
- Basic understanding of electrical principles (AC/DC circuits, safety standards)
- Ability to read basic prints/drawings and use common test tools
- Proficiency with hand/power tools and physical tasks (lifting 50+ lbs, working at heights/confined spaces, outdoors in all weather)
- Strong safety focus, attention to detail, and ability to work independently or in teams
- Knowledge of print reading for drawings, manuals, and one-lines
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be willing to travel to Starbase, TX and travel to remote SpaceX sites to support critical projects (up to 85% travel)
- Valid state issued driver's license
- Must be able to work all shifts and available for overtime, weekends and holiday(s) as needed
- Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings and climbing hand over hand
ITAR REQUIREMENTS
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; 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/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
Why work at SpaceX
- Mission-driven culture: Employees directly contribute to making life multiplanetary – “hard work and innovative solutions result in big gains.”
- Impactful projects: Work on reusable rockets, crewed spacecraft, global broadband, and AI systems that are actively changing the space industry.
- Compensation: Competitive salaries, comprehensive health benefits, and equity packages.
- Work locations: Primary campuses in Hawthorne, CA and Starbase, TX (with additional sites in Cape Canaveral, FL and Vandenberg, CA). Roles span engineering, software, manufacturing, and support.
- Engineering culture: Merit-based, fast-paced, with high ownership; top talent sourced from Tesla, Boeing, NASA JPL, and other aerospace leaders.
- Open roles: Over 1,600 active positions across software, AI, avionics, propulsion, supply chain, and more – including internships.