The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.
At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration - to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.
Job Summary
The Electrical Engineer (Facilities Electrical Design Engineer Staff III/IV) designs for support of the corporate development construction programs at owned, leased, and shared facilities. Work typically includes new buildings, renovations, and infrastructure renewal for The Aerospace Corporation. The Electrical Engineer shall develop conceptual design and associated cost estimates, develop scopes of work, and manage outside consultants to complete the project scope within budget and defined schedules. Project designs shall include minor and major building remodels consisting of wet and electronic laboratories, clean rooms, computer rooms, grounding, isolated power, collaboration and conference rooms, offices, kitchens, low voltage distribution, medium voltage electrical distribution, and other major infrastructure renewal projects.
Work Model
This position is a hybrid work model of 3+ days onsite, and offers partially remote the balance of the week, or as business conditions allow. This position is located at our El Segundo, CA campus.
What You'll Be Doing
- Provides engineering services for the electrical design of projects
- Works as part of project team to create a conceptual plan and statement of work for new building or modification projects
- Attends pre-construction meetings to emphasize any important electrical issues such as equipment lead time, power outages, electrical submittals, installation methods or special applications
- Consults with the Safety Department on matters regarding code compliance
- Provides electrical facilities engineering support to analyze and evaluate existing site and building power distribution and general systems to provide improvement to existing electrical systems
- Forecasts future electrical needs
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements for the Facilities Electrical Design Engineer Staff III:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Six or more years of relevant experience
- Experience working with ladder control diagrams
- Working knowledge of National Electrical Code and motor circuit design
- Comprehensive understanding of electrical power systems, theory, and analysis
In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Facilities Electrical Design Engineer Staff IV include:
- 10 or more years of relevant experience
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
- Advanced degree in electrical Engineering or related field
We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.
(Min - Max)
$93,200 - $176,700
Pay Basis: Annual
Leadership Competencies
Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:
- Operate Strategically
- Lead Change
- Engage with Impact
- Foster Innovation
- Deliver Results
Ways We Reward Our Employees
During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.
Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
- 401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
- Flexible spending accounts
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
- Relocation assistance
- Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
- Education assistance programs
- An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
We are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [email protected]. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.
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What We Do
The space enterprise has been transformed by rapid change and growth. New vehicles for national security space, a more rapid launch cadence, proliferated satellite constellations, the pursuit of interplanetary exploration, and thriving commercial ventures are changing the nature of the space industry. The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace) is a leading architect for U.S. space programs, shaping efforts to outpace threats to our national security while cultivating the technologies needed to further this new era of space commercialization and exploration.
Aerospace works across the space enterprise in service of the public interest. In addition to supporting the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community, our customers include NASA, NOAA, numerous federal agencies, and commercial space — all of whom benefit from our deep technical knowledge. We only pursue business related to the space mission and complementary fields, operating as the nation’s trusted partner to solve the toughest challenges and develop reliable and innovative technologies.
Innovation in space occurs when people have the freedom to imagine and do. At Aerospace, we take pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex challenges in the space enterprise.
Why Work With Us
We are a non-profit corporation chartered by the government to work on the hardest problems in space. We employ technical experts in every discipline of space-related science and engineering who touch every part of the US space program. Come join us as we make an impact bigger than ourselves.
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