Job Description
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 with 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).
- Strong understanding of NASA Ames Electrical Power System (preferred).
- 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.
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.
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Night shift, Weekend work,