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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