Electrician - Level 4 / 5

Electrician - Level 4 / 5

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.

Electrician - Level 4 / 5

As a member of the critical infrastructure team, you will help design, build, activate, and maintain some of the world's most technically advanced manufacturing facilities. You will be able to operate with autonomy to solve diverse and complex problems, excel at managing multiple projects at a time and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. As an Electrician, you will have the opportunity to utilize your knowledge, experience, and creativity to develop novel solutions at the cutting edge of space technology. You will work with other infrastructure engineers, technicians, and internal customers to support these goals and have the opportunity to drive real global impact, ultimately leading to making life multiplanetary. The position is based in Hawthorne, CA.

Responsibilities :

• Collaborate with engineers, managers, and customers to maintain systems in peak operating condition, and to develop / update detailed work instructions for proper equipment preventative maintenance dedicated to ensuring zero unplanned interruption in services to employees and customers
• Install, maintain and repair electrical support equipment on facilities systems including medium to low voltage transformers, panels, substations, switch gear, Uninterrupted Power Supplies, Sag correctors, automatic transfer switches, generators, and fly wheels
• Perform electrical modifications, install electrical wiring and components to design and code specifications
• Perform failure assessments and day-to-day safety inspections - making recommendations to the supervisor as required
• Perform hands-on shop work and / or on-site disassembly, inspection, reporting, cleaning, troubleshooting, reassembly, and testing of electrical equipment
• Present information on equipment maintenance statuses for all critical facilities as required for internal and external customers
• Open, track and resolve electronic work tickets on SpaceX systems
• Follow and ensure site compliance with all applicable SpaceX, local, state, and federal building codes, regulations, and laws
• Troubleshoot new and existing electrical systems, including new and existing machinery
• Perform work from instructions using blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics
• Test electrical circuits to ensure their operability, phase rotation and conductivity
• Operation of test equipment like volt / ohmmeters, meggers and circuit tracers
• Ability to take on additional responsibilities as needed as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Skills and Experience :

Additional Requirements :

Compensation and Benefits :

Pay range :

Electrician / Level 4 : $38.00 - $48.00 / hour

Electrician / Level 5 : $43.00 - $57.00 / hour

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations : job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.