About the job
At TerraFirma, we are revolutionizing the earth-moving process for construction. Established by former engineers from SpaceX and supported by Bain Capital Ventures, we are automating construction to enhance speed, reduce costs, and improve safety.
Our Journey & Vision
With a background at SpaceX, our team contributed to the creation of the largest rocket in history, the launch of the biggest satellite constellation ever, and the provision of connectivity to millions globally. Our key takeaway is that infrastructure is paramount.
At Starbase, we discovered that the greatest hurdle to launching missions to Mars was not the rocket itself, but rather the slow, costly, and intricate process of developing the necessary infrastructure. We faced significant challenges in constructing buildings, roads, power systems, and communication networks, all of which took far more time and resources than anticipated.
From a first-principles perspective, this inefficiency is unacceptable. Creating the foundations for progress should not be this arduous or expensive. This realization led us to understand that the engineering mindset that allowed us to overcome challenges in space exploration and mass manufacturing could also be applied to infrastructure development. By implementing principles of simplification, iteration, acceleration, and automation in construction, we can usher in a new era of building.
Enhancing infrastructure can drive progress across various domains, forming a self-sustaining system for addressing humanity's most significant challenges. The innovations we create on Earth will pave the way for technologies that will eventually make human settlement on Mars feasible.
Position Summary
In this role, you will be responsible for designing and maintaining electrical systems that facilitate the reliable remote operation of construction equipment. This encompasses the design of wiring harnesses, circuits, and system integration for drive-by-wire machinery in challenging outdoor conditions. The position is hands-on, involving fabrication, troubleshooting in labs and field environments, as well as collaboration with vendors to optimize builds.
