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The Payload Launch Site Support Services (PLSSS) Program, within LM Space, provides launch processing support functions for our government customer. Key elements of the program scope include spacecraft launch preparations, spacecraft transportation operations, and processing facilities O&M. The primary operating location is Vandenberg SFB, CA, with support of other locations also required. We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to perform a variety of Electrical Engineering design and operational tasks.
Summary of Key Duties for this position:
• Provide technical support to internal and external customers for electrical power infrastructure.
• Manage and engineer project activities and documentation in collaboration with internal, external, and customer engineering entities.
• Apply systems engineering principles to the operation and maintenance of facility systems.
• Collaborate with drafting to maintain baseline documentation and configuration for electrical systems.
• Provide technical guidance to electrical technicians and facility managers as required.
• Write and conduct work orders to document operation and maintenance of systems.
• Collaborate with Procurement to obtain materials and service in support of electrical system O&M.
• Assist controls engineering in controls infrastructure, building automation, and network operation activities.
As a member of the PLSSS team, you will be called upon to apply Electrical Engineering rigor to the design, maintenance, and operations of electrical power systems at various facilities at Vandenberg SFB. You will draw upon your knowledge of power distribution, power monitoring, lighting, back up generators, and uninterruptible power supplies to keep these facilities in top shape ready to support launch processing and mission activity. Your knowledge of fire alarm systems would be a plus. You will design power and control systems, manage the installation and commissioning of new electrical systems, write operating and maintenance procedures, and will be responsible for troubleshooting and verification testing.
You will work alongside the industry’s most talented mechanical, civil, and electrical engineers. The ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams is essential.
Researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks. Designs electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.
- Possess practical Electrical Engineering operations and maintenance experience within a commercial or industrial environment.
- Valid Driver’s License and able to drive on Vandenberg SFB.
- Willing and able to support periodic travel, overtime, and alternate shifts as needed.
- Ability to obtain a TS/SCI with poly Security clearance.
- Must be a U.S citizen.
- Willingness to obtain a CompTIA Security+ certification.
- Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college, or equivalent experience and combined education
- Operational experience with low voltage switchgear (480VAC and less), uninterruptible power supplies, backup/standby generators, power distribution units, lighting, DC energy storage, and data center electrical support
- Operational experience with building automation systems, controls systems, controls system networks, PID programming, PLC programming, and control system operation and maintenance
- Experience with third-party integration of assets, programming of MS/TP, Modbus, and BACnet networks, including network addressing schemes
- Experience drafting common single-line diagrams and power plans
- Experience in arc flash analysis whether via hand calculations or use of software such as SKM or Easypower
- Experience writing technical test, checkout, operations, and maintenance procedures and work orders
- Experience in presenting technical information to leadership, teammates, suppliers, vendors, and government customers
- Experience with Maximo computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
- Experience with power quality analysis, infrared thermography (IR), motor circuit analysis, and motor signature analysis.
- CompTIA Security+ certification
- Active TS/SCI with poly
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
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