Spaceport Designer, Architect (Starbase Development)

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.

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. This position is based in Starbase, Texas (Brownsville/South Padre Island Area).

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, budgeti

Department: Launch Infrastructure - Starbase