Lead Power Systems Engineer

SpaceX
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: IT Operations (Systems/Network Admin)Experience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Troubleshooting","Process improvement","Attention to detail"]

Lead a team to design, operate, and maintain electrical power distribution systems supporting SpaceX’s Rocket Development Facility. Own work spanning engineering support, electrical utilities coordination, component/material selection, procurement, construction activation, and ongoing maintenance for power distribution, load center panels, and supporting infrastructure. Drive testing campaign success by monitoring issue tickets, troubleshooting electrical equipment, and improving reliability and efficiency of site-wide testing processes.

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SpaceX
1 month ago

Lead Power Systems Engineer

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Job Summary

Lead a team to design, operate, and maintain electrical power distribution systems supporting SpaceX’s Rocket Development Facility. Own work spanning engineering support, electrical utilities coordination, component/material selection, procurement, construction activation, and ongoing maintenance for power distribution, load center panels, and supporting infrastructure. Drive testing campaign success by monitoring issue tickets, troubleshooting electrical equipment, and improving reliability and efficiency of site-wide testing processes.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: IT Operations (Systems/Network Admin)
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead a team supporting design, operation, and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems, load center panels, and supporting infrastructure.
  • •Coordinate with electrical utilities for design/engineering and maintenance support, directing electricians and technicians during construction, activation, and maintenance.
  • •Monitor and review critical issue tickets during testing campaigns, troubleshooting and remediating electrical equipment in a timely manner.
  • •Develop improvements to streamline site-wide processes and increase reliability and efficiency of testing operations.
  • •Perform additional tasks as required to ensure efficient and effective testing.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
  • •5+ years of experience as an electrical engineer focusing on power distribution systems.
  • •Professional Engineering (PE) license.
  • •Experience with high-, medium-, and low-voltage power distribution systems.
  • •Experience with power systems equipment (e.g., substations, switchgear/motor control centers) and familiarity with NEC/NFPA/IBC analysis.
Experience:5+ years
Education:Bachelor's in Electrical engineering
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationTroubleshootingProcess improvementAttention to detail
Licenses:Professional Engineering license
Certifications:Professional Engineering license
Languages:English
Tech Stack:AutoCADAutoCAD ElectricalVariable Frequency DrivesUPSBackup GeneratorsAutomatic Transfer SwitchesNational Electric CodeNational Fire Protection AssociationInternational Building Code

Eligibility

Nationality:US National

Company Brief

SpaceX
Designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers, aiming to reduce space transportation costs and enable human life on Mars through reusable launch vehicles and integrated space systems.
Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Hawthorne, United States
Founded: 2002
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