Tesla and SpaceX launch massive hiring spree for 100-gigawatt solar push
Tesla and SpaceX are scaling up hiring across engineering fields to meet a bold target: producing 100 gigawatts of solar capacity annually in the United States. The push aims to strengthen domestic manufacturing while tightening control over costs and supply chains. Both companies are now recruiting specialists to drive this expansion forward.
Tesla has announced plans to build 100 gigawatts of solar manufacturing capacity within the U.S. To support this, the company is encouraging qualified engineers to join its teams. Alongside this, Tesla has introduced new U.S.-made solar panels, designed to cut installation time by a third. Faster deployment will help match the rising production volumes.
SpaceX is also expanding its engineering workforce, but with a focus on space-based applications. The company is hiring for roles in AI-powered satellites, orbital data centres, and solar technology. These positions span automation, manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, optics, and software engineering. A key part of this effort is the new 230 MeV cyclotron facility in Florida, where 'elite engineers' will work on advancing launch vehicle technology.
For SpaceX, solar energy is critical for powering AI-driven satellite networks and space-based data infrastructure. Reliable, large-scale energy generation in orbit depends on robust solar capabilities. Achieving 100 gigawatts per year will likely require new factories, expanded production lines, or entirely new manufacturing sites across the country.
The hiring drive signals a major push toward self-sufficient solar production in the U.S. Tesla's streamlined panels and SpaceX's orbital ambitions both rely on scaling up energy capacity. No specific locations for the 100-gigawatt expansion have been announced yet.
