SpaceX

Electrical Engineer, Facilities Infrastructure

SpaceX • $80K — $110K *
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
  • 1+ years of experience in electrical systems design, build, or commissioning, including internship experience.
  • 3+ years of relevant experience preferred, specifically with power distribution systems and switchgear.
  • Ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical equipment manuals.
  • Experience with variable frequency drives (VFDs), control panels, and MODBUS communication is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver detailed electrical designs and system specifications.
  • Troubleshoot and support existing electrical equipment and controllers.
  • Conduct load flow analysis for electrical power distribution systems.
  • Ensure electrical equipment compatibility with mechanical systems and power budgets.
  • Coordinate electrical installations and maintenance with Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station personnel.
  • Ensure compliance of electrical designs with applicable codes and regulations.
  • Perform code reviews and analysis using NFPA 70E and NEC standards.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in the aerospace industry.
  • Collaborative team environment with diverse engineering disciplines.
  • Contribution to critical missions involving crew safety and payload security.
  • Challenging work that involves both field and technical design aspects.
  • Potential for career advancement within a prominent space exploration organization.
Full Job Description
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. a7 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

About SpaceX

SpaceX is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk. The company designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. SpaceX has developed the Falcon 1, Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Dragon spacecraft. The company was founded with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX has achieved several milestones in spaceflight, including the first privately-funded liquid-propellant rocket to reach orbit, the first privately-funded company to send a spacecraft to the International Space Station, and the first privately-funded company to send a human-rated spacecraft to orbit.
Learn more about SpaceX
Size
8,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
2002
* Ladders Estimates

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