Sr. Electrical Engineer

Sr. Electrical EngineerCape Canaveral, FLSpaceX 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. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for providing engineering support for the design, operation, and troubleshooting of facility/onboard electrical components and systems, while overseeing electrical installations and maintenance activities with local Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station electrical utilities personnel. Our fundamental goal is to allow humanity to explore the stars; with it comes extreme responsibility to ensure the safety of the crew and payload. Are you up for the challenge?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 systemsSwitch-gear and motor control centersExterior and interior lightingGround support system controls and ladder logicUninterruptible power supply (UPS) unitsPrime and standby generators systemsAutomatic transfer switchesPower monitoring hardware and softwareSite grounding, lightning protection systemsProvide electrical engineering support to troubleshoot existing electrical equipment, switchgear and controllersProvide engineering support for the design, operation, and troubleshooting of all the facility electrical components and systems, including:Load flow analysis of electrical power distribution systemsElectrical equipment evaluationBuilding and facility equipment groundingPower monitoring hardware and softwareEnsure that all equipment interfaces properly with other mechanical and electrical systems, including compatibility with facility power budgetsCoordinate all electrical installations and maintenance activities with local Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station electrical utilities personnelEnsure all electrical designs and installations conform to applicable codes and regulationsProvide code review and analysis utilizing NFPA 70E, NFPA 70 NECBasic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline5+ years of professional experience in design, build, or commissioning of electrical systems (internship experience qualifies)Preferred Skills and Experience:3+ years of professional experience in a similar role working on power distribution systems, switchgear, UPS's, and generatorsAbility to read and understand power and control schematicsAbility to read and understand highly technical equipment operation and maintenance (O&M) manualsExperience with variable frequency drives (VFDs) and industrial pumpsExperience with controls in MODBUS communicationPrevious experience working as an electricianExperience with medium voltage distributionExperience with control panel design and productionWorking knowledge of power coordination and arc flashAbility to work on multiple tasks concurrentlyHigh level of self-motivation, with the ability to work under minimal supervisionGood organizational skillsAbility to prioritize and schedule workloadStrong written and verbal communication skillsAdditional Requirements:Ability to pass Space Force background checks for Cape CanaveralWillingness to work extended hours and weekends as neededAbility to work outdoors in all weather conditions, at heights, and in confined spacesMust be able to lift up to 30 lbs unassistedMust be willing to travel between launch sites as requiredITAR 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. § 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. Learn more about the ITAR here.SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io.