Astro Mechanica
Senior Electrical Engineer, Ground Power Systems
San Francisco. Posted a month ago
The role
You will develop the medium-voltage electrical system for a 13 MW aeroderivative generator. You will set architecture, run studies, specify equipment, and lead validation and commissioning.
What you will do
- Translate product requirements into electrical specifications, one-line diagrams, schematics, and BOMs
- Own the electrical architecture and design of the plant including transformers, switchgear, cabling, protection, and grounding
- Perform and review power system studies- load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination, arc flash, grounding, harmonics, and transient analysis
- Ensure compliance with NEC, IEEE, IEC, UL, NFPA 70E, and utility interconnection requirements
- Own electrical safety and certification for the product
- Mentor engineers, review designs, and serve as the technical interface to customers, utilities, and suppliers
Required qualifications
- BS, MS, or PhD with a focus on electrical engineering
- 5+ years of experience designing, building, testing, and shipping electrical power systems
- Deep experience with medium-voltage systems (1–38 kV): generators, transformers, switchgear, protective relays, and paralleling/grid-interconnect schemes
- Strong command of power system analysis (symmetrical components, fault calculations, protection coordination, arc flash) and proficiency in ETAP, SKM, or EasyPower
- Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards (NEC, IEEE, IEC, UL, NFPA 70E) and experience taking a product through certification
- Hands-on field experience commissioning and troubleshooting MV equipment and generator control systems
- Track record of owning a complex electrical product from concept through production with cross-functional teams
Nice to have
- Familiarity with power electronics (inverters, rectifiers, excitation systems) and controls integration (SCADA, PLC, communication protocols)
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) program
- transparent stock option plan
- Self-managed and flexible time-off policy, including PTO, paid holidays, and sick time
About the company
Astro Mechanica is a vertically integrated aerospace company developing a scalable technology platform to power critical infrastructure, mission operations, and the future of flight. The team is a group of engineers with a flat structure.