Senior Power Systems Engineer – Starship Launch Grids

United States Digital Space LLC; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Senior Power Systems Engineer (STARSHIP) to design, build and maintain high-power electrical infrastructure at Starbase, TX. You will lead cross-functional teams to scale microgrids for Starship production and ensure safety and reliability across all facilities.

The role requires a strong background in power systems, high-voltage engineering, and proficiency with ETAP/SKM/Matlab.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or another engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in power systems design, analysis, and build, with a focus on high-power, high-voltage systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, operate, and maintain the various microgrids that comprise Starbase, TX.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams; lead projects; and drive rapid, continuous improvements at Starbase launch sites.
• Be responsible for infrastructure upgrades to dynamically scale systems for Starship's production rate targets.
• Create and maintain sitewide power budgets, monitoring, and metering for mission-critical assets to optimize visibility and efficiency.
• Develop and execute asset strategies for high-power launch and grid infrastructure.
• Develop standardized designs for launch, propellant generation, and power delivery facilities.
• Performs detailed design on all aspects of electrical power systems: one-lines, three-lines, control/relaying schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA, conduit/cable sizing/routing, grounding design, general arrangement, etc.
• Develops and implements protective relay settings and schemes for high voltage equipment.
• Maintain organized design and asset documentation for all Starbase launch and power facilities.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA 70, 70B, 70E, NESC, and IEEE standards, prioritizing safety and engineering excellence.

Skills

Power systems design

High-voltage systems

Leadership

ETAP

Matlab/Simulink

AutoCAD/Revit

Communication skills

Problem solving

On-site troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM

Matlab/Simulink

PowerWorld

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Senior Power Systems Engineer (STARSHIP) to design, build and maintain high-power electrical infrastructure at Starbase, TX. You will lead cross-functional teams to scale microgrids for Starship production and ensure safety and reliability across all facilities.

The role requires a strong background in power systems, high-voltage engineering, and proficiency with ETAP/SKM/Matlab.