Electrical Engineer/Senior Electrical Engineer

aero; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation seeks an Electrical Power Engineer to join its high-performing team. You will design, develop, and operate electrical power infrastructure, focusing on generation, transmission, distribution, protection, and grounding.

The role is hybrid with options in Chantilly, VA or El Segundo, CA, and requires TS/SCI clearance. You will deliver data-driven recommendations, develop design criteria, and support construction and testing activities across government and commercial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited school.
• EIT certification or equivalent.
• 8+ years of experience in design and operation of facility electrical/power systems.
• Knowledge of NFPA, IBC, UFCs.
• Proficiency with power distribution modeling tools (SKM, eTAP, EasyPower).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar CAD tools.
• Ability to work independently and in teams; willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to identify innovative technologies and operational enhancements to improve design, safety, resiliency/reliability and cost efficiency.
• Develop and implement analytical techniques to evaluate facility systems and optimize electrical systems performance.
• Apply rigorous, methodical problem solving and root cause determination.
• Deliver independent, data-driven technical recommendations to management and customers through written and verbal communication.
• Develop/evaluate design criteria, concept design packages, support construction and commissioning operations; and develop test plans, interface control documents and test procedures.
• Travel to customer and/or government facilities while representing the company and department.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Electrical knowledge

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate

Tools

SKM PowerTools

eTAP

EasyPower

AutoCAD

Job description

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.

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.

The Systems Engineering Division (SED) provides unmatched experience in systems engineering to the U.S. government and to numerous public and private agencies, universities, nonprofit organizations, consortia, and commercial companies involved in the advanced application of space technology. From systems architecture development to system analysis and optimization, astrodynamics, orbital debris, navigation, failure analysis, mission assurance, cost and schedule assessment, and economic market analysis, SED exploits an incredibly broad array of engineering and business disciplines against a diverse and dynamic portfolio of programs and national challenges.

The Infrastructure and Facilities Assurance Department (IFAD) is the source of expertise for Operations and Facilities Engineering providing an array of technical capabilities that support our customers in assuring the availability, readiness, and success of ground assets and services required to meet the needs of the space enterprise.

We have a current need for an Electrical Power Engineer to join our high-performing team in solving some of today's hardest problems and help evolve our capabilities in meeting the technical challenges of tomorrow. The position requires experience with the design, development, and operations of electrical power infrastructure, particularly in the areas of power generation, transmission, distribution, protection, controls, grounding, and lightning protection systems.

Work Model: This is a hybrid position located in either El Segundo, CA or Chantilly, VA.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical expertise in identifying innovative technologies and operational enhancements to improve design, safety, resiliency/ reliability and cost efficiency
• Develop and implement advanced analytical techniques to evaluate facility systems and optimize overall electrical systems performance
• Employ a rigorous and methodical approach to problem solving and root cause determination
• Deliver independent, data-driven technical recommendations to management and customers through effective verbal and written communication
• Develop/evaluate design criteria, concept design packages, support construction and commissioning operations; and develop test plans, interface control documents and test procedures
• Travel to customer and/or government facilities while representing the company and department in a professional manner

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED [ What You Need to be Successful ]

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field from an accredited school
• 8 years of experience in design and operation of facility electrical/power systems and controls, preferably in an Architect-Engineer (A&E) firm or utility company
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
• Knowledge of current building codes and regulations (e.g., NFPA, IBC, UFCs)
• Proficiency with power distribution systems modeling and analysis tools such as SKM Power*Tools®, eTAP ®, EasyPower ®
• Proficiency with AutoCAD® and/or analogous computer-aided drafting programs
• Ability to work independently and on teams in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with developing project requirements and performing electrical calculations
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to travel

This position requires a current TS/SCI clearance issued by the U.S. government.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED [ What You Need to be Successful ]

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or related engineering degree from an accredited school
• 12 years of experience in design and operation of facility electrical/power systems and controls, preferably in an Architect-Engineer (A&E) firm or uti