Project Controls Engineer, Starship Infrastructure

Cape Canaveral, FL · 2+ years experience · Posted Sep 23, 2026

At a glance

As a member of the construction projects team, you will work with a group of elite engineers and specialists to design, build, and activate infrastructure for a variety of projects at SpaceX Facilities.
This role is responsible for the design, build, and activation of infrastructure, facilities improvements, and large capital projects.

Own and implement budgeting, spend tracking, and general cost control measures across large capital projects
Clearly communicate project status, progress, and blockers to internal and external stakeholders
Assist with managing high level strategy for project execution, including resource planning, contracting strategy, equipment procurement, etc.
Build and maintain integrated design/build project schedules, from project conception to commissioning
Establish project KPI’s and report on project performance against these metrics
Build budget standards, unit rate databases, and other estimation tools

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management
2+ years of professional experience in engineering, architecture, or construction management
Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral
Ability to perform hands-on work in all environments (heat, cold, rain), in tight quarters or at heights
Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Ability to remain focused while working in hazardous environments, while wearing appropriate PPE
U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, Asylee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

5+ years of experience working in manufacturing and/or industrial construction project industry
Technical degree or related experience (engineering, math or physics related discipline)
Experience with interdisciplinary project management and execution, specifically relating to engineering fundamentals across multiple departments
Experience developing and presenting executive summaries of status to drive decision making
Ability to communicate with project stakeholders and executives
Data analysis skillset, including Excel and SQL experience
Strong project management foundation, including project scheduling, budgeting, cost control, and risk management
Proficiency in project scheduling software and tools (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar)

Occasional travel may be required based on specific projects; travel requirement is up to 15%