Electrical Infrastructure Engineer

Summary

Join LeoLabs as their Electrical Infrastructure Engineer and lead all aspects of electrical infrastructure design, specification, compliance, and execution for their global radar network. You will ensure the electrical backbone of the radar infrastructure is resilient, compliant, and optimized for operations in remote and varied environments. This role involves contributing electrical engineering and project management expertise across feasibility assessments, detailed design, construction, commissioning, and ongoing support of operational radar facilities. The position offers the option to be remote, with candidates located anywhere with reasonable time zone overlap with the East Coast of Australia and West Coast of the United States considered. You will work across diverse cultural contexts and geographic locations, collaborating with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders. Your contributions will directly support LeoLabs' mission to scale its space domain awareness and space traffic management capabilities.

Requirements

• Live on the West Coast/Pacific Time Zone (we are not considering NV)
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 7+ years of experience designing and delivering electrical systems for industrial, infrastructure, or mission-critical facilities
• Proven experience managing engineering or infrastructure projects from concept through execution and close-out
• Deep knowledge of power systems including medium/low voltage distribution, surge protection, lightning protection systems, grounding, and backup solutions
• Ability to read, interpret, and modify electrical single-line diagrams, panel schedules and wiring schematics for industrial power systems
• Experience with generator sizing and load calculations
• Understanding of surge protection strategies, lightning protection systems, and earthing systems
• Familiarity with international electrical codes and permitting processes (e.g., NEC, IEC, AS/NZS 3000)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on clear documentation and reporting
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, stay organized, and handle multiple projects in parallel
• Interest in working across different cultural, geographic, and regulatory contexts
• Comfortable collaborating in a fast-paced, distributed team environment
• Proficient with engineering software tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, and analysis software (e.g., ETAP or SKM)

Responsibilities

• Providing electrical engineering input into site selection, feasibility studies, and due diligence assessments for new radar infrastructure projects
• Leading and managing the end-to-end delivery of the electrical infrastructure workstream on assigned radar site builds
• Developing and reviewing detailed electrical design packages, including load studies, power distribution layouts, grounding systems, and redundancy strategies
• Ensuring compliance with international codes, regional standards, and internal safety and operational requirements
• Creating and maintaining documentation, design templates, and technical specifications for external contractors and consultants
• Advising on backup power systems and integrating redundant solutions, (such as generators, ATS/STS units, UPS, etc) into new and existing designs to enhance operational resilience. This includes mitigating single points of failure, supporting modular system design, and selecting components for reliability in harsh environments
• Coordinating with internal radar systems engineers and external consultants to align infrastructure delivery with radar system requirements
• Managing relationships with third-party consultants, vendors, and contractors through all stages of site development
• Supporting procurement efforts by writing specifications and reviewing equipment and contractor proposals
• Providing oversight and quality assurance during construction and commissioning of electrical systems
• Advising and supporting Global Infrastructure team members responsible for maintenance and upgrades of existing radar facilities
• Maintaining up-to-date records of project schedules, budgets, and risk assessments for the electrical scope of each project
• Engaging with stakeholders and partners in diverse regions and cultures to help drive progress at international sites

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting infrastructure projects in remote or international locations
• Familiarity with radar systems, satellite ground stations, or telecom infrastructure
• Background in operations, maintenance, or reliability engineering
• Experience in startup or scale-up environments
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally up to 10% of the time

Benefits

• Salary offers are based on a combination of factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, and location
• The base salary range for this position in the Bay Area is $126K - $148K + bonus + stock options + benefits