SpaceX
Electrical Engineer, Facilities (Starlink)
About this role
Join SpaceX's Redmond Facilities team as an Electrical Engineer to design and implement advanced electrical systems for cutting-edge manufacturing facilities supporting Starlink. You'll handle everything from power distribution and generator systems to controls and grounding, working autonomously on complex, multi-project initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
What you'll do
- Design electrical power distribution, switchgear, motor control centers, and lighting systems for facility construction projects
- Develop specifications for UPS units, standby generators, automatic transfer switches, and power monitoring systems
- Engineer ground support system controls, ladder logic, data/phone distribution, grounding, and fire/lightning protection systems
- Provide troubleshooting and engineering support to facility technicians on existing electrical equipment and controllers
- Perform load flow analysis and electrical equipment evaluation across facility systems
- Collaborate with construction engineers, architects, and trade partners on facility development goals
What they're looking for
- Electrical power systems design and distribution
- Switchgear and motor control center design
- PLC programming and ladder logic
- Load flow analysis and power system modeling
- Generator and UPS system design
- Grounding and lightning protection system design
- Facility electrical troubleshooting and diagnostics
- Project management and cross-functional collaboration
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SpaceX
SpaceX develops advanced spacecraft and satellite systems, including the Starshield government satellite constellation and Starfall re-entry cargo capsule for global delivery. The company is hiring engineers in avionics integration, software test automation, mechanical design, and hardware reliability to validate flight-critical systems and ensure mission success.
- Website
- spacex.com
Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience designing electrical power distribution systems for large facilities and how you ensure proper load balancing.
- Walk us through your approach to performing load flow analysis and how you've used the results to optimize electrical systems.