SpaceX

Facilities Engineer, Electrical (Starlink)

SpaceX$105K — $175K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field
  • 1+ years of experience in electrical projects, particularly with power distribution, switchgear, UPSs, and generators
  • 3+ years of experience in a similar role preferred
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license is preferred
  • Familiarity with power and control schematics and O&M manuals
  • Experience with VFDs, industrial pumps, and medium-voltage distribution

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with various engineering disciplines to design and specify electrical systems for advanced manufacturing facilities
  • Support facility technicians in troubleshooting electrical equipment and controllers
  • Conduct load flow analysis and evaluate electrical equipment within facility systems
  • Ensure electrical systems interface with other mechanical systems and meet facility power budgets
  • Coordinate with local electrical utilities personnel for installations and maintenance
  • Ensure compliance of electrical designs and installations with relevant codes and regulations
  • Perform code reviews utilizing NFPA standards and IBC guidelines

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Flexible vacation with 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10 or more paid holidays per year
  • Company shuttle service for commuting from select Seattle locations
  • Employee stock purchase plan with stock purchase at a discount
  • Access to various discounts and perks
Full Job Description
FACILITIES ENGINEER, ELECTRICAL (STARLINK)

As a member of the Redmond Facilities team, you will design, build, and activate some of the world's most technically advanced manufacturing facilities. You will build low and high-power electrical systems that directly contribute to new construction projects. You will be able to operate with autonomy to solve diverse and complex problems, excel at managing multiple projects at a time and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will work with other construction engineers, architects, trade partners and internal customers to support our goals and have the opportunity to drive real global impact, ultimately leading to making life multiplanetary.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Work in a team environment with other engineering disciplines to provide detailed electrical design and specifications 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
    • Standby and emergency generators
    • Automatic transfer switches
    • Power monitoring hardware and software
    • Data/phone distribution and wiring.
    • Building and site grounding systems
    • Fire alarm systems and lightning protection systems
  • Provide electrical engineering support to facility technicians to troubleshoot existing electrical equipment and controllers
  • Provide engineering support for the design, operation, and troubleshooting of all the facility's 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 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, NFPA 497, NFPA 101, Vol 5 & 6 AFSPCMAN 91-710, and IBC

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of professional experience working on electrical projects, power distribution systems, switchgear, UPS's, and/or generators

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • 3+ years of years of professional experience in a similar role
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license
  • 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
  • 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
  • The ability to work under minimal supervision
  • Good organizational skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Physical ability to perform hands-on work in various environments, including heat, cold, rain, and tight quarters
  • Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed
  • Ability to travel as needed
  • Valid driver's license
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
Level 1: $105,000.00 - $145,000.00
Level 2: $120,000.00 - $175,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

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.
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