Lead Electrical Engineer

Overview

Space

X 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 Space

X is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

LEAD ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE)

As a member of the critical infrastructure team, you will lead a team of electrical engineers to design, build, and activate the infrastructure that will enable orbital launch capability for the largest rocket in the world. This role will participate, coordinate, and execute infrastructure projects as well as provide support to the operations and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and utilities. You will be the subject matter expert on all electrical components and systems that support production and operations in Hawthorne, including engineering support for design, operation, and troubleshooting of the facility, while overseeing electrical installations and maintenance activities.

The position is based in Hawthorne, CA.

You will have the opportunity to utilize your knowledge, experience, and creativity to develop novel solutions at the cutting edge of space technology. This role involves the design, analysis, testing, and manufacturing of electrical system elements and will involve collaboration with construction engineers, architects, and internal customers to support these goals and drive real global impact, ultimately contributing to Space

X’s mission of making life multiplanetary.

• Lead a team of engineers and personnel responsible for all power systems operations at the Space
  
  X 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 Space
  
  X 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 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.

• 3+ years of professional experience in a similar role working on power distribution systems, switch gear, UPSs, and generators.

• 3+ 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.
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