Astra

Astra

Facilities Electrician & Maintenance Specialist

Alameda, CA · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$41k-$55kDetected 16 days ago
CybersecurityElectrical Engineering

About the role

  • Astra is seeking a versatile, high-impact California Certified Electrician to join our facilities team in Alameda.
  • Infrastructure Projects: Execute full electrical service upgrades, conduit assembly, and wiring for new mechanical equipment and expanded facility needs.
  • Code Compliance: Ensure all work meets the National Electrical Code (NEC) and California Division of Industrial Safety standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the installation, troubleshooting, and repair of all electrical systems across all voltages (Low, Medium, and High Voltage).
  • Maintain and repair Switchgear, UPS Backup Systems, Standby Generators, and Building Grounding Systems.
  • Perform non-electrical tasks including repairs to HVAC systems, plumbing, and mechanical structures (e.g., cranes, roll-up doors, and man-lifts).
  • Support internal "build" projects, including basic rigging, assembly of structures, and operating heavy equipment like forklifts or scissor lifts.
  • How You'll Fulfill Your Mission Electrical Engineering & Implementation Full-Spectrum Electrical Support: Lead the installation, troubleshooting, and repair of all electrical systems across all voltages (Low, Medium, and High Voltage).
  • Specialized Systems: Maintain and repair Switchgear, UPS Backup Systems, Standby Generators, and Building Grounding Systems.
  • Multi-Disciplinary Maintenance & Build Support General Facilities Maintenance: Perform non-electrical tasks including repairs to HVAC systems, plumbing, and mechanical structures (e.g., cranes, roll-up doors, and man-lifts).
  • Project Fabrication: Support internal "build" projects, including basic rigging, assembly of structures, and operating heavy equipment like forklifts or scissor lifts.

Requirements

  • All jobs restricted by these regulations will be contingent upon the applicant's status as a documented U.S. Person or their ability to receive a trade license from the cognizant government agency
  • in addition to any required company background checks and in compliance with applicable U.S. and California laws.
  • Today, Astra offers one of the lowest cost-per-launch dedicated orbital launch services, and one of the industry's leading flight-proven electric propulsion systems for satellites, the Astra Spacecraft Engine.

Nice to have

  • Demonstrated experience working with 480/277V and 208/120V systems
  • experience with high-voltage (600V+) distribution is highly preferred.
  • Voltage Proficiency: Demonstrated experience working with 480/277V and 208/120V systems

Compensation

  • $41.37-55.16 Salary and Benefits We're competitive in compensation and offer equity as part of the package.
  • We provide lunch and there's plenty of snacks and drinks to get you through the day.

Benefits

  • The pay range for this role is: $41.37-55.16 Salary and Benefits We're competitive in compensation and offer equity as part of the package.
  • We have great benefits that include health, vision, dental, and 401K in comparison to other startups.

Equal opportunity

  • Please contact us to request accommodation.
  • All rights reserved, Astra is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Compliance: Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR/EAR regulations

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