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Electrical Engineer, Facilities Infrastructure

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Last seen by MeritLog September 12, 2026Source: GreenhouseSource version: greenhouse-job-board-v1

MeritLog read this listing from SpaceX's Greenhouse job board and last checked it on September 12, 2026.

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Job details

Work model
On-site
Salary
Not listed by source
Location
Cape Canaveral, FL

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What the role asks for

What you'd do

  • 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
  • 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

What they're asking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or other engineering disciplineEducation
  • 1+ years of professional experience in design, build, or commissioning of electrical systems (internship experience qualifies)Experience
  • 3+ years of years of professional experience in a similar role working on power distribution systems, switchgear, UPS's, and generatorsExperiencePreferred
  • Ability to read and understand power and control schematicsSkillPreferred
  • Ability to read and understand highly technical equipment operation and maintenance (O&M) manualsSkillPreferred
  • Experience with variable frequency drives (VFDs) and industrial pumpsSkillPreferred
  • Experience with controls in MODBUS communicationSkillPreferred
  • Previous experience working as an electricianSkillPreferred
  • Experience with medium voltage distributionSkillPreferred
  • Experience with control panel design and productionSkillPreferred
  • Working knowledge of power coordination and arc flashSkillPreferred

Parsed by MeritLog from the employer’s own posting. The full description follows below.

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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