Graduate Electrical Engineer – Avionics & Power Systems

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a New Graduate Engineer, Electrical (Starship) to join our fast-paced, world-class team in developing avionics for Starship. You will design, build, and maintain electrical systems, contribute to power infrastructure, and work with teams across EMI, propulsion, structures, and GNC to meet demanding spaceflight goals.

The role emphasizes rapid learning, hands-on development, and collaboration in a high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• Graduating in 2027 or later; new graduate considered.
• 1+ years of electrical experience with power systems, automation, or board design preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, operate, and maintain electrical systems for Starship programs.
• Develop analog and digital circuits for extreme environments; design power converters and high-integrity layouts.
• Support hardware through production, integration, and flight; collaborate with EMI, radiation, propulsion, structures, and GNC teams.
• Develop automated equipment and processes for Starship production.
• Troubleshoot issues hands-on; support technicians to ensure safe operation of systems.

Skills

Electrical design

Power systems

Schematic capture

Circuit analysis

FPGA/HDL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

SPICE

PowerWorld

LabVIEW

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a New Graduate Engineer, Electrical (Starship) to join our fast-paced, world-class team in developing avionics for Starship. You will design, build, and maintain electrical systems, contribute to power infrastructure, and work with teams across EMI, propulsion, structures, and GNC to meet demanding spaceflight goals.

The role emphasizes rapid learning, hands-on development, and collaboration in a high-stakes environment.