Electrical Engineer, Facilities Infrastructure

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.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER, FACILITIES INFRASTRUCTURE

The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for providing engineering support for the design, operation, and troubleshooting of facility/onboard electrical components and systems, while overseeing electrical installations and maintenance activities with local Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station electrical utilities personnel. Our fundamental goal is to allow humanity to explore the stars; with it comes extreme responsibility to ensure the safety of the crew and payload. Are you up for the challenge?

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work in a team environment with other engineering disciplines to provide detailed electrical design and specification for the installation of the following equipment and systems:

Electrical power distribution systems

Switch-gear and motor control centers

Exterior and interior lighting

Ground support system controls and ladder logic

Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units

Prime and standby generators systems

Automatic transfer switches

Power monitoring hardware and software

Site grounding, lightning protection systems

Provide electrical engineering support to troubleshoot existing electrical equipment, switchgear and controllers

Provide engineering support for the design, operation, and troubleshooting of all the facility electrical components and systems, including:

Load flow analysis of electrical power distribution systems

Electrical equipment evaluation

Building and facility equipment grounding

Power monitoring hardware and software

Ensure that all equipment interfaces properly with other mechanical and electrical systems, including compatibility with facility power budgets

Coordinate all electrical installations and maintenance activities with local Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station electrical utilities personnel

Ensure all electrical designs and installations conform to applicable codes and regulations

Provide code review and analysis utilizing NFPA 70E, NFPA 70 NEC

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline

1+ years of professional experience in design, build, or commissioning of electrical systems (internship experience qualifies)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

3+ years of years of professional experience in a similar role working on power distribution systems, switchgear, UPS's, and generators

Ability to read and understand power and control schematics

Ability to read and understand highly technical equipment operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals

Experience with variable frequency drives (VFDs) and industrial pumps

Experience with controls in MODBUS communication

Previous experience working as an electrician

Experience with medium voltage distribution

Experience with control panel design and production

Working knowledge of power coordination and arc flash

Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently

High level of self-motivation, with the ability to work under minimal supervision

Good organizational skills

Ability to prioritize and schedule workload

Strong written and verbal communication skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to pass Space Force background checks for Cape Canaveral

Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, at heights, and in confined spaces

Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs unassisted

Must be willing to travel between launch sites as required

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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