SpaceX · 3 hours ago
Lead Electrical Engineer
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$130K/yr - $180K/yr
3+ years expSpaceX 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. The Lead Electrical Engineer will lead a team of electrical engineers to design, build, and activate critical infrastructure for orbital launch capability, while also providing engineering support for the facility's electrical systems.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead a team of engineers and personnel responsible for all power systems operations at the SpaceX Hawthorne facility, dedicated to ensuring zero unplanned interruption in services to employees and customers with the ability to support other sites when needed
Lead and mentor a team of electrical engineers, focused on the development, value engineering, and construction of SpaceX site facilities
Develop and train direct reports to enable extreme ownership and empowered decision making
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
Manage a large portfolio of projects in multiple stages of design and construction
Delegate tasks to engineers and hold them accountable for achieving results and deadlines
Be the point-of-contact for leadership to ask questions on project schedules and blockers, and be able to provide guidance and re-direction of tasks
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
Provide electrical engineering support to facility technicians to troubleshoot existing electrical equipment and controllers
Ensure that all equipment interfaces properly with other mechanical and electrical systems, including compatibility with facility power budgets
Ensure designs are manufacturable and reliable; work with the production team to ensure a smooth transition to a reliable manufacturing process that has minimal design engineering sustainment engineering required
Ensure all electrical designs and installations conform to applicable codes and regulations
Material selection, sizing and procurement support
Provide electrical engineering support to facility technicians to troubleshoot existing mechanical equipment and controls
Provide code review and analysis utilizing NFPA 70E, NFPA 70 NEC, NFPA 497, NFPA 101, Vol 5 & 6 AFSPCMAN 91-710, and IBC
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
3+ years of professional experience in a similar role working on power distribution systems, switchgear, UPS's, and generators
Preferred
3+ years of years of leadership experience, either leading people or multi discipline complex projects
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
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
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
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Leadership Team
Elon Musk
Founder, CEO & CTO
Bret Johnsen
CFO
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