Sr. Electrical Engineer, Construction (Starlink) at SpaceX

Bastrop, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Construction Management, Contract Negotiation, Code Compliance, AutoCAD, UPS Systems, Backup Generators, Variable Frequency Drives, Medium-Voltage Distribution, Arc Flash, NFPA Standards, Project Management, Troubleshooting, Technical Documentation, Collaboration

Industry

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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. SR. ELECTRICAL ENGINEER, CONSTRUCTION (STARLINK) SpaceX is leveraging our experience building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s largest satellite constellation and most advanced broadband internet system. We provide reliable and fast internet to millions of users worldwide, including populations with little or no connectivity, rural communities, aircraft, watercraft, and places where existing services are unreliable, too expensive, or disconnected by natural disasters. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system, thousands of satellites and consumer antennae that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing. The Starlink team is seeking out the best-in-class professionals to maximize Starlink’s potential for communities and businesses around the globe. As a member of the SpaceX Construction Projects team, you will work with a group of elite engineers and specialists across multiple disciplines to design, build, and activate infrastructure for a variety of projects at the Starlink Production Facility as well as other SpaceX Facilities. This role is responsible for the design, build, and activation of infrastructure, facilities improvements and large capital projects. You will have the opportunity to drive positive change in a fast-paced environment. You will own projects from start to finish, with the goal of making the SpaceX campus a world-class facility that can support the mission of enabling life beyond Earth. RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead the project team, consulting engineers and contractors, throughout the entirety of the engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning process for power-specific scope items Collaborate with the multi-discipline SpaceX Construction Projects team by performing engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities for a variety of critical and fast-paced company projects Develop and issue drawings, design documentation, and reports for aerospace, industrial, and commercial type projects Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close-out Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real-time Coordinate with electrical utility provider for design/engineering to ensure reliable power service to critical site infrastructure Collaborate with engineers, contractors, fabricators, and project stakeholders to ensure that all equipment interfaces properly with other mechanical and electrical systems, including compatibility with facility power budgets 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 or electrical engineering technology 6+ years of professional experience with the design and/or build of commercial or industrial power systems PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 8+ years of years of professional experience in a similar role with electrical and power distribution systems (

Responsibilities

Lead the project team through the engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning process for power-specific scope items. Collaborate with the multi-discipline SpaceX Construction Projects team to ensure reliable power service to critical site infrastructure.