Join SpaceX as an Electrician to maintain and repair electrical systems in a dynamic environment.
Posted by employer 2 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 day ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
What you'll build
- Repair and replace defective parts in electrical fixtures
- Install, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic components
- Perform preventative repair and maintenance of electrical systems
- Install enhancements and major upgrades to electrical subsystems
- Test electrical circuits to ensure operability
Must have
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 3+ years of experience with electrical systems
Nice to have
- Experience working at a rocket launch facility
- Master electrician license
- Journeyman or NCCER industrial license
Practical constraints
- Must be willing to travel to various SpaceX locations
- Must be able to work all shifts, overtime and/or weekends as needed
Requirements
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- High school
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, seniority, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
The electrician at SpaceX is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and components across various machinery and equipment. Key skills include proficiency with electrical tools, the ability to read blueprints and schematics, and a solid understanding of electrical codes and standards. This role is suited for individuals with at least three years of experience in electrical systems, ideally with a background in rocket launch facilities. The position may require travel and flexibility to work various shifts, reflecting the fast-paced environment of the aerospace industry.
Joblaze insights
- Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze September 24, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page September 24, 2026.
Quick facts
- How much experience is required?
- At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Electrician (College Station) role.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Electrician (College Station) 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.
ELECTRICIAN
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Repair and replace defective parts in electrical fixtures
- Install, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment, including hydraulic and pneumatic devices
- Perform preventative repair and maintenance of field, plant, and shop electronic and electrical systems, devices, equipment and components
- Install enhancements and major upgrades to plant electrical subsystems
- Perform work from instructions using blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics
- Test electrical circuits to ensure their operability
- Install electrical components to architectural and code specifications
- Test wiring connections with test equipment like volt/ohmmeters, and oscilloscopes
- Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 3+ years of experience with electrical systems
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience working at a rocket launch facility and supporting launch campaigns
- Master electrician license
- Journeyman or NCCER industrial license
- Ability to identify and implement efficient paths of action to finish the assigned work
- Ability to test, calibrate, diagnose, and repair various devices
- Ability to use a variety of electrician’s hand tools as well as measuring and testing instruments
- Demonstrable knowledge and/or understanding of codes, rules, regulations and standards of electrical equipment
- Ability to read and understand technical manuals and reports
- Ability to use precision measuring instruments
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be willing to travel to various SpaceX locations for mission critical projects
- Must be able to work all shifts, overtime and/or weekends as needed
- Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small opening and climbing hand over hand, lifting up to 25 lbs., and working on ladders/lifts at elevated heights
- Ability to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
- Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
- Stand: Up to 6 hours per day
- Sit: Up to 3 hours per day
- Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) 1-2 hours per day
- Overhead reach: Up to 3 hours per day
- Walk: Up to 3 hours per day
- Lift/Carry: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 1-2 hours per day
- Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 3 hours per day
- Kneel/Crouch: Up to 3 hours per day
- Upper body twist: Up to 6 hours per day
- Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees up to 3 hours per day
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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