Electrical Engineer, Facilities Infrastructure

Summary

SpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for space exploration, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. They are seeking an Electrical Engineer for Facilities Infrastructure to provide engineering support for the design, operation, and troubleshooting of electrical components and systems while coordinating with local utilities personnel.

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

Skills

• 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)
• 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
• 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

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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)
• 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

Nice to Haves

• 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