Join SpaceX as a Construction Project Engineer to oversee the development of facilities for the Starship program.
Posted by employer 3 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 3 months ago
Last verified on the company career page 16 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
Requirements
- Experience
- 2–5 years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- Sponsorship available
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation.
Joblaze summary
The Construction Project Engineer for SpaceX's Starship program is responsible for managing the entire lifecycle of construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. This role requires expertise in multi-discipline construction, project scheduling, and cost control, along with a background in engineering or construction management. Ideal candidates will have several years of experience in construction, particularly in infrastructure development or advanced mechanical systems. The position is critical as SpaceX ramps up its facilities to support ambitious space exploration goals.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about 3 months ago — first seen on Joblaze June 29, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page October 15, 2026.
- Project Management appears in 0.9% of 3058 comparable mid other roles in United States; Construction Management appears in 0.3% of 3058 comparable mid other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Construction Project Engineer (Starship) role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Starbase, TX.
- How much experience is required?
- 2–5 years of relevant experience for this Construction Project Engineer (Starship) role.
- Where is the role based?
- SpaceX is hiring for this position in Starbase, TX.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Construction Management, Project Management, infrastructure development.
- 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 Construction Project Engineer (Starship) 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.
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ENGINEER (STARSHIP)
Building on the rapid advancement of the Starship program, we are moving into a new phase of facility and infrastructure growth. As the Starship launch cadence ramps up we are in need of multiple new facilities to support new vehicle builds and reflight refurbishment across various sites. We are currently seeking a construction project engineer to support the rapid development and build of Starship's next generation vertical integration facilities. It is these facilities that will ultimately enable the path to the Moon, Mars and beyond.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee and own full lifecycle of projects with on-time and under-budget delivery
- Manage all aspects of multi-discipline construction projects in the field and office
- Be the overall construction project manager and extreme owner
- Perform project control tasks, including project scheduling and cost control
- Interact with contractors, fabricators, and internal customers
- Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real-time
- Provide budgetary costs based upon the preliminary scope of the project
- Gather proposals from architects, engineers and contractors; assign contracts upon receipt of all proposals
- Facilitate city, county, and governmental approvals
- Coordinate project implementation and track project status
- Coordinate with end user and facilities team for building operations and maintenance
- Develop tools and approach to supporting the space allocation and adjudication process across the enterprise
- Coordinate real estate planning and management functions as needed
- Take on new projects ad-hoc as the business needs
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, architecture, or construction management
- 2+ years of construction experience
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 5+ years of experience
- Professional Engineer (PE) License
- Experience with electrical, mechanical, or structural design and analysis
- Ability to analyze problems and make sound decisions in a timely manner based on objectives, risks, implications and cost
- Experience with any of the following:
- Infrastructure development of any kind
- High power electrical systems, advanced mechanical systems and/or cleanroom design
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work at elevated heights, outdoor environments (heat, cold, rain, snow)
- Physical effort including standing, lifting and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment (15 to 35 lbs.)
- Ability to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
- Must be available to work extended hours and weekends when needed based on site operational needs
- Ability to provide on-call support in emergency situations
- Demonstrated ability to work independently
- Occasional travel may be required based on specific project tasks
- Valid driver’s license
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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