Electrical Engineer, Facilities Infrastructure

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Job description

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.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER, FACILITIES INFRASTRUCTURE

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 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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline
• 1+ years of professional experience in design, build, or commissioning of electrical systems (internship experience qualifies)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years of years of professional experience in a similar role working on power distribution systems, switchgear, UPS's, and generators
• 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
• 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
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to pass Space Force background checks for Cape Canaveral
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, at heights, and in confined spaces
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs unassisted
• Must be willing to travel between launch sites as required

ITAR 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 EEOCompliance@spacex.com. 

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Florida is in the South region (South Atlantic division) and has 22,416,076 residents (the 3rd largest of the 50 states and DC by population), with a median age of 42.6. Its economy produced about $1,863,642 million in the latest four quarters (BEA), 4th among states and DC, equal to $83,139 per resident.

Jobs and the labour market

The unemployment rate was 4.4% in 2026M09, which is 37th lowest of 51 (1st is the lowest). Employers had job openings equal to 3.9% of employment, 28th highest of 51, a measure of how hard it is to hire. The median wage across all occupations is $47,880 a year ($23.02 an hour), 6% below the national median ($47,880 against $50,980).

What people do and what it pays

The occupations with the most jobs in Florida are Retail Salespersons (333,460 jobs, median $34,010); General and Operations Managers (236,290 jobs, median $101,580); Fast Food and Counter Workers (235,400 jobs, median $29,080); Registered Nurses (229,940 jobs, median $84,190); Customer Service Representatives (228,000 jobs, median $40,440). Among occupations with at least 2,000 jobs, the best paid are Anesthesiologists (median $465,370); Surgeons, All Other (median $429,990); Physicians, All Other (median $262,180). Compared with the nation, the state is most specialised in legal (1.3 times the national share of workers) and sales and related (1.2 times the national share of workers).

Cost of living, taxes and workplace rules

Prices are above the national average in Florida: the regional price parity is 103.4 against 100 for the whole country (41st lowest of 51). Median gross rent is $1,669 a month and the median household income $74,568, so a year of rent equals 26.9% of income; the median home value is $359,000. The state minimum wage is $15.00 (the higher of state and federal rates applies to most workers). State income tax on wages: No state tax on wages. It is a right-to-work state, meaning workers cannot be required to pay union dues as a condition of employment. It has no state paid family and medical leave programme in our source.

People and commuting

21.9% of residents were born abroad and 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Among workers, 70.2% drive alone, 1.2% use public transit and 15.7% work from home; 18.1% commute 45 minutes or more.

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