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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Electronics · first seen 2026-09-03
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Electrical Designer (Construction)

As a member of the critical infrastructure team, you will design, build, and activate some of the world's most technically advanced manufacturing facilities. You will design and build high-power electrical systems that directly contribute to new construction projects, operate with autonomy to solve diverse and complex problems, manage multiple projects concurrently, and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The position is based in Hawthorne, CA.

Responsibilities

  • Work in a team environment with other engineering disciplines to provide detailed electrical design and specification for installation of 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, and 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 facility electrical components and systems, including load flow analysis of electrical power distribution systems, electrical equipment evaluation, building and facility equipment grounding, and 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 electrical utilities personnel.
  • Ensure all electrical designs and installations conform to applicable codes and regulations, including NFPA 70E, NFPA 70 NEC, NFPA 497, NFPA 101, Vol 5 and 6 AFSPCMAN 91-710, and IBC.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline.
  • 1+ years of professional experience working on electrical projects, power distribution systems, switchgear, UPS's, and/or generators.

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • 3+ years of professional experience in a similar role.
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license.
  • Ability to read and understand power and control schematics.
  • Ability to read and understand highly technical equipment operation and maintenance manuals.
  • Experience with variable frequency drives (VFDs) and industrial pumps.
  • Experience with MODBUS controls 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 and ability to work under minimal supervision.
  • Strong organizational, prioritization, and scheduling skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Requirements

  • This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Hawthorne, CA area.
  • Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed.

Compensation

Pay Range: Level 1: $105,000 - $140,000 / Level 2: $120,000 - $170,000. Actual level and base salary determined on a case-by-case basis based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Benefits include long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, potential discretionary bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, 3 weeks of paid vacation, 10 or more paid holidays per year, and paid sick leave.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.