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SpaceX · 1 day ago

Electrical Engineer (Facilities)

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $120K/yr

3+ years exp

SpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for space exploration and making life multiplanetary. They are seeking an Electrical Engineer (Facilities) to design and build high power electrical systems for advanced manufacturing facilities, collaborating with various engineering disciplines to ensure proper installation and operation of electrical components.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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., 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

Qualification

Electrical power distributionSwitchgearUninterruptible power supply (UPS)Power monitoring hardware/softwareProfessional Engineering (PE) licenseLoad flow analysisVariable frequency drives (VFDs)MODBUS communicationMedium voltage distributionControl panel designPower coordinationArc flashMultitaskOrganizational skillsSelf-motivationCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline

3+ years of professional experience working on electrical projects, power distribution systems, switchgear, UPS's, and/or generators

This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Hawthorne, CA area

Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed

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