SpaceX

Sr. Power Systems Engineer

SpaceX • $110K — $130K *
Bastrop, TX 78602In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology
  • 6+ years of experience in design or build of commercial or industrial power systems
  • Primary experience in electrical and power distribution systems
  • Familiar with delta/wye transformers, switchgear, motor control centers, and building construction specifications
  • Experience with critical power infrastructure like UPS systems and backup generators

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Construction Projects team on engineering, procurement, and commissioning for critical projects
  • Develop and issue design documentation for aerospace and commercial projects
  • Negotiate and manage construction contracts with subcontractors
  • Resolve design and construction conflicts in real-time on-site
  • Coordinate with electrical utility providers for reliable power service

Benefits

  • Travel opportunities to various SpaceX facilities
  • Extensive hands-on experience in dynamic environments
  • Work on impactful infrastructure supporting SpaceX's long-term mission
  • Engage with multi-disciplinary teams on cutting-edge projects
  • Flexible scheduling to accommodate project demands
Full Job Description
SR. ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (POWER SYSTEMS)

As a member of the Construction Projects team, you will work with engineers across multiple disciplines to design, build, and activate infrastructure that will enable SpaceX to achieve its long-term mission. This team is responsible for the delivery of large capital projects to various internal customer groups across the company. This position is based out of Bastrop, TX. Travel will accompany this role, and based on business needs, opportunities to work at other SpaceX facilities may occur in the future.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Collaborate and grow with the multi-disciplinary SpaceX Construction Projects team by performing (power-specific) engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities for a variety of critical and fast-paced company projects.
  • Develop and issue drawings, design documentation, and reports for aerospace, industrial, and commercial type projects
  • Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close-out
  • Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real-time
  • Coordinate with the electrical utility provider for design/engineering to ensure reliable power service to critical site infrastructure
  • Interact with engineers, contractors, fabricators, and project stakeholders

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology
  • 6+ years of professional experience with the design or build of commercial or industrial power systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Primary experience with electrical and power distribution systems (
  • Working knowledge of delta/wye transformers, switchgear, motor control centers, building lighting, building construction specifications, and facility grounding
  • Experience with critical power infrastructure, including UPS systems, backup generators, and automatic transfer switches
  • Experience creating and implementing process/design solutions with minimal impact on business operations
  • Ability to quickly assess an issue and assist technicians with troubleshooting and repair
  • Ability to work in a high-concentration, high-stress environment, under possible extended work hours and tight deadlines
  • Acute attention to detail, ability to see interactions with other systems to avoid problems
  • AutoCAD/Revit - beginner to intermediate skill level
  • Familiarity with the National Electric Code, National Fire Protection Association, and International Building Code

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Role may require extended hours, weekend work and shift schedules, that vary depending on site operational needs; flexibility required
  • Perform hands-on work in all environments (heat, cold, rain), in tight quarters or at heights
  • Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed; flexibility required
  • Remain focused while working in hazardous environments, while wearing appropriate PPE
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
  • Travel up to 30% to other SpaceX locations
  • Valid driver's license


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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