Sr. Electrical Engineer

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. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SR. ELECTRICAL ENGINEER 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 systems Switch-gear and motor control centers Exterior and interior lighting Ground support system controls and ladder logic Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units Prime and standby generators systems Automatic transfer switches Power monitoring hardware and software Site grounding, lightning protection systems Provide electrical engineering support to troubleshoot existing electrical equipment, switchgear and controllers Provide engineering support for the design, operation, and troubleshooting of all the facility 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