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ELECTRICAL POWER LAUNCH ENGINEER

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
  • 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 technicians to troubleshoot existing electrical equipment 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 activities with local Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station 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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• 5+ years of professional experience in a similar role working on power distribution systems, switchgear, UPS's, and generators

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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
• Previous experience working as an electrician
• 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
• Excellent communication skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Occasional travel may be required
• Must pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you 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 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.

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