Engineer The Future
SpaceX is a U.S.-based advanced technology company founded by residing CEO and CTO, Elon Musk. Founded in 2002, SpaceX builds rockets and spacecraft from the ground up, including cutting edge electronics, software, vehicle structures, and engine systems. The Falcon Launch Vehicle and Dragon Spacecraft programs are some of the most ambitious engineering systems in the world, designed to support our ultimate goals of aviation-like spaceflight capability and making humanity a multi-planet species. Our team is made up of more than 3,000 SpaceXers located across our Hawthorne, California headquarters; and other facilities in Florida, Texas, and Washington, DC.
Advance the course of human history and pave the ways to Mars
This is SpaceX. We are not like most companies. Our goal is to do what has never before been done--enabling mankind to live on other planets. We push the boundaries of what is currently possible, and understand it takes rare individuals to help us make this happen. We celebrate our successes, and each other. We seek future colleagues with a rare mix of drive, passion, scrappiness, intelligence, and curiosity to seek what’s beyond the stars.
Playing a direct role in advancing the course of human history is no small endeavor. Join us, and find your place in the SpaceX legacy.
Electrical Engineer (Launch Pad Facilities)
Overview:
Position requires thorough knowledge of electrical design for industrial infrastructure and engineering techniques, as well as CAD and graphics skills. Responsible for planning and conducting independent work, requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application, and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria. Preparation and/or modification of drawings, specifications, calculations, charts and graphs, and monitoring of work for compliance to applicable codes and accepted engineering practices.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the electrical construction of a new ground up launch facility. Duties include:
- Visual inspections to assure compliance with Electrical Construction Documents
- Coordination with Local, State and Federal AHJ
- Electrical design revisions as required and maintaining accurate as-built drawings
- Electrical design for building interior build outs
- Attend construction meetings and answer RFI’s
- Maintaining and revising project schedule as required to ensure electrical milestones and deadlines are reached
- Monitoring electrical construction budget and providing advanced warning of possible cost overruns
- Work in a team environment with other engineering disciplines to provide detailed electrical design and specification for the installation of new equipment and systems. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Electrical power distribution systems
- Switchgear 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
- Lightning Protection Systems
- Provide electrical engineering support to facility operation technicians in troubleshooting existing electrical equipment and controllers
- Provide engineering support for the design, operation, and troubleshooting of all the facility electrical components and systems for our launch facility, 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 ensuring compatibility with facility power budgets
- Coordinate all electrical installations and maintenance activities with local KSC and AFS electrical utilities personnel
- Ensure all electrical designs and installations confirm to applicable codes and regulations
- Provide code review and analysis utilizing NFPA 70E, NFPA 70 NEC, NFPA 497, NFPA 101, and IBC
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum of 10 years of related work experience in a similar electrical engineering role
- Experience with power distribution systems, switchgear, UPS's, and generators
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Experience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and Industrial Pumps
- Previous experience working as an electrician
- Experience with medium voltage distribution
- Experience with control panel design and production
- Ability to read and understand power and control schematics
- Ability to read and understand highly technical equipment O&M manuals
- Working knowledge of power coordination and Arc Flash
- Industrial background
- A can do attitude and the ability/enthusiasm necessary to work in a unique, fast-paced environment
- Good teamwork skills
- Able to work on multiple tasks concurrently
- High level of self-motivation, with the ability to work under minimal supervision
- Good organizational skills
- Able to prioritize and schedule workload
- Excellent communication skills
Additional Requirements:
- Occasional travel may be required
ITAR Requirements:
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about 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.
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