Sr. Spaceport Designer, Architect (Starbase Development)

Spacex; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Senior Spaceport Designer, Architect for the Starbase Development team in Starbase, TX. You will design residential, commercial, and industrial projects to support rapid Starship production and manage projects from concept through execution.

Lead cross-disciplinary teams, develop plans, and produce renders while coordinating with engineers and contractors. This role requires on-site presence and willingness to travel for mission-critical projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture or related design/technical field.
• 5+ years of experience with architectural design.
• Experience with Revit software.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage architectural projects from concept through delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to define requirements and derive design details.
• Define project programming and propose siting and massing options.
• Develop and issue architectural plans, elevations, sections, details, specs for bid/permit/construction.
• Produce 3D renders and visualizations for design reviews.
• Coordinate designs with engineers for MEP, network, AV, fire & life safety systems.
• Write and manage design/construction contracts with subcontractors.
• Manage project scheduling, budgeting, and cost control; design to target budgets.
• Resolve field design/construction conflicts in real time.

Skills

Architectural design

Revit

Project management

Communication

Education

Architecture degree

Tools

Revit software

AutoCAD

Revu Bluebeam

Rhino

SketchUp

Blender

D5

Enscape

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 ofenabling human life on Mars.

SR. SPACEPORT DESIGNER, ARCHITECT (STARBASE DEVELOPMENT)

As a member of the Starbase Development team you will be directly responsible for designing residential, commercial, and industrial projects that ultimately support the rapid production of Starship. You will directly manage design projects from concept development through execution. You will work with a group of elite architects, engineers and construction project managers across multiple disciplines to build-out the Starbase campus as the gateway to Mars.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and build aesthetic and functional architectural projects and associated outdoor spaces, manage all phases of the project from planning to final delivery
• Partner with cross-departmental teams, stakeholders, and end-users to define requirements and derive design details for all functional and utility needs
• Define project programming and propose siting and massing options
• Develop and issue architectural plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules and specifications for bid, permit, and construction documents
• Produce 3D renders and visualizations to support project design reviews
• Coordinate project designs with responsible engineers for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, network, audio-visual, fire & life safety systems
• Write and manage design and construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close-out
• Perform project control tasks, including project scheduling, budgeting, and cost control. Design project to meet target budgets
• Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time
• Take on new projects ad-hoc as the business needs

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture, architectural engineering, or other design or technical discipline
• 5+ years of experience with architectural design
• Experience with Revit software

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with city planning or master planning for large campuses or developments
• Experience with designing for industrial, aerospace, or manufacturing projects
• Experience in modeling and/or rendering software (Rhino, Blender, Sketchup, D5, Enscape, or similar)
• Experience in AutoCAD suite software and Revu Bluebeam
• Experience in construction and project management
• Basic knowledge of photometric analysis and electrical design
• Knowledge of International Building Codes (IBC)
• Licensed architect in the state of Texas
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated and work autonomously and efficiently in a dynamic team environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position is based in Starbase, TX and requires being onsite – remote work not considered
• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends when needed based on site operational needs; flexibility required
• Must be willing to travel to various SpaceX locations for mission critical projects
• 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 .

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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 [e-mail] .

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