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SpaceX · 1 day ago

Sr. Electrical Engineer (Facilities)

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $180K/yr

5+ years exp

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. In this role, you will design, build, and activate advanced manufacturing facilities, focusing on high power electrical systems for new construction projects.

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 distributionSwitchgearMotor controlUninterruptible power supply (UPS)Load flow analysisProfessional Engineering (PE) licenseVariable frequency drives (VFDs)MODBUS communicationMedium voltage distributionControl panel designMultitaskCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline

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

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

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