Protection Engineer with Security Clearance

apartmentAstrion placeMountain View calendar_month 
Overview Protection Engineer - Power & Mechanical Systems Location: Mt View, Moffett Field CA. Status: Full-time Salary: $200K-$245K/year Clearance: Background check U.S. Citizenship required Make an Impact at NASA Ames Astrion/MEIS is seeking a highly skilled Protection Engineer (Power & Mechanical) to join our Space Systems division in support of NASA Ames Research Center's Electrical Power Reliability Office (EPrO).
In this role, you'll directly contribute to the safety, reliability, and performance of NASA Ames' high- and medium-voltage electrical distribution systems. From arc flash studies to protective relay programming and calibration, your work will help safeguard one of the world's most advanced research facilities.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS : * PE License (Professional Engineer)
  • Ten (10)+ years' experience in high- and medium-voltage design, relay coordination, and short-circuit analysis.
  • Proficiency in SKM software, arc flash calculation, and SEL microprocessor relay programming.
  • Expertise in both electromechanical and solid-state relays (calibration and setting).
  • Problem-solving mindset, clear communicator, and ability to thrive in on-site, hands-on work.
  • Flexibility to support after-hours, nights, or weekend outages when required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS * Strong understanding of NASA Ames Electrical Power System (preferred). RESPONSIBILITIES: * Perform arc flash and short-circuit calculations, relay programming, and relay setting.
  • Review, program, test, and calibrate protective relays and breaker trip settings.
  • Print and distribute arc flash safety labels for NASA Ames electrical systems.
  • Maintain and update SKM master models for building and drive power systems.
  • Provide protection system specifications and relay settings for new infrastructure projects.
  • Prepare wiring diagrams and schematics for protective relay installations.
  • Support relay technicians during planned and unplanned outages.
  • Maintain and review one-line diagrams for arc flash, short circuit, and relay analysis.
  • Ensure all device settings are properly stored in the EPrO database. This is your opportunity to apply your expertise in power protection engineering to support missions that directly enable NASA's world-class science and space exploration programs. #CJ #LI-AD1 #CJ #LI-AD1
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Protection Engineer

placeMountain View (CA)
Overview: Protection Engineer – Power & Mechanical Systems Location: Mt View, Moffett Field CA. Status: Full-time Salary: $200K–$245K/year Clearance: Background check U.S. Citizenship required Make an Impact at NASA Ames Astrion/MEIS...
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