Join SpaceX as a Civil Engineer to design and manage land development projects for Starship infrastructure at Cape Canaveral.
Posted by employer 2 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 2 months ago
Last verified on the company career page 14 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
Requirements
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- Sponsorship available
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation.
Joblaze summary
In the role of Civil Engineer for Land Development at SpaceX, the individual will focus on designing and managing infrastructure projects that support the launch capabilities of the Starship rocket. Key skills include expertise in stormwater management, grading, and utility construction, alongside a solid foundation in civil engineering principles. This position is ideal for early-career professionals with a background in civil engineering and a readiness to tackle complex challenges in a fast-paced environment. The team is composed of highly skilled engineers dedicated to advancing aerospace technology.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about 2 months ago — first seen on Joblaze August 5, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page October 9, 2026.
- Civil Engineering appears in 0.3% of 3087 comparable mid other roles in United States; grading appears in 0.1% of 3087 comparable mid other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Civil Engineer, Land Development (Starship Infrastructure) role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Cape Canaveral, FL.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 1 year of relevant experience for this Civil Engineer, Land Development (Starship Infrastructure) role.
- Where is the role based?
- SpaceX is hiring for this position in Cape Canaveral, FL.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Civil Engineering, grading, hydraulics, hydrological analysis, site development, storm water management.
- Does SpaceX sponsor work visas for this role?
- Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
- What seniority level is this role?
- SpaceX targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Civil Engineer, Land Development (Starship Infrastructure) role at SpaceX.
From the original posting
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.
CIVIL ENGINEER, LAND DEVELOPMENT (STARSHIP INFRASTRUCTURE)
As a member of the Starship Launch Engineering team you will work with a group of elite engineers across multiple disciplines to design, build, and activate infrastructure that will enable orbital launch capability for the largest rocket in the world. This position is based at Cape Canaveral, FL.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and issue drawings, design documentation, and reports for aerospace, industrial, and commercial type land development projects
- Perform all calculations necessary for grading and drainage, stormwater control facilities, water quality, domestic water distribution, and other underground utilities
- Drive coordination and design necessary to obtain local, state, and federal permits as it relates to land development and utility construction projects
- Manage the civil aspects of construction projects in the field; including quality control, conflict resolution, and coordination of a multi-discipline contractor team
- Interact with contractors, fabricators, owners, and internal clients to develop project requirements, schedule, and cost estimates prior to project implementation
- Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or other engineering discipline
- 1+ years of professional experience in civil engineering design, analysis, and/or drafting
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proficiency in technical skills in storm water management, hydraulics, hydrological analysis, grading and other site development related designs
- Understanding of other disciplines such as electrical, piping, geotechnical, electrical and surveying
- EIT or Professional Engineering (PE) license
- Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while maintaining a high sense of urgency in a high-paced, challenging work environment
- Experience with project management of major construction projects including estimating, cost control, schedule, and contractor management
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
- Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying light weight such as materials or equipment (ability to lift up to 35 lbs. unassisted)
- Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
- Perform work occasionally in an environment with exposure to fumes, odors, and noise using appropriate personal protective equipment
- Must be available to work extended hours on occasion
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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