Electrical Engineer (Facilities) at SpaceX

Department: Facilities - HawthorneEducation: education_required

Compensation

$105,000 – $140,000/yr

Location: Hawthorne, California
Type: Full-time
Level: not_specified
Posted: Aug 6, 2026

Description

SpaceX is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join their Facilities team. This role involves designing, building, and activating high-powered electrical systems for advanced manufacturing facilities. The successful candidate will work autonomously to manage multiple projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with safety standards like NFPA 70E and NFPA 70 NEC. The position requires strong problem-solving skills and contributes significantly to SpaceX's mission of enabling human life on Mars.

Required Skills

Electrical Design
Power Distribution Systems
Switch-Gear
Motor Control Centers
Lighting
Ground Support System Controls
Ladder Logic
Uninterruptible Power Supply Units
Standby and Emergency Generators
Automatic Transfer Switches
Power Monitoring Hardware and Software
Data/Phone Distribution and Wiring
Fire Alarm Systems
Lightning Protection Systems
Load Flow Analysis
Electrical Equipment Evaluation
Building and Facility Equipment Grounding
NFPA 70E
NFPA 70 NEC
NFPA 497
NFPA 101
AFSPCMAN 91-710
IBC

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline.
Required Previous Experiences: 1+ years of professional experience working on electrical projects, power distribution systems, switchgear, UPS's, and/or generators.
Preferred Qualifications: Professional Engineering (PE) license.
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.
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.
Translation Company Name: SpaceX