Electrical Engineer

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER, HIGH POWER (LAUNCH)

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
• Power systems coordination
• 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
• 1+ years of professional experience working on power distribution systems, switchgears, and/or generators

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 Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral
• Overall mental fitness with the ability to work in a high-concentration, high-stress environment requiring prolonged mental concentration (under possible extended work hours)