Mechanical Facilities Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Facilities, Workplace & Physical OperationsExperience: 3+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Attention to detail","Proactive execution","Problem-solving"]

Ensure the safety, integrity, and efficiency of mechanical systems across the Starlink Production facility. Support design, operation, troubleshooting, and improvement of HVAC, plumbing, and building structure systems, coordinate maintenance and construction downtime, and lead mechanical upgrade projects. Manage construction contracts with subcontractors, collaborate across disciplines, support technicians with troubleshooting, and oversee equipment installation and maintenance to meet specified parameters and compliance requirements.

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Mechanical Facilities Engineer (Starlink)

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Job Summary

Ensure the safety, integrity, and efficiency of mechanical systems across the Starlink Production facility. Support design, operation, troubleshooting, and improvement of HVAC, plumbing, and building structure systems, coordinate maintenance and construction downtime, and lead mechanical upgrade projects. Manage construction contracts with subcontractors, collaborate across disciplines, support technicians with troubleshooting, and oversee equipment installation and maintenance to meet specified parameters and compliance requirements.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Facilities, Workplace & Physical Operations
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Provide engineering support for design, operation, improvement, and troubleshooting of facility mechanical components and systems (HVAC, plumbing, building structures).
  • •Coordinate downtime activities between maintenance, construction, and production teams to minimize disruptions.
  • •Drive mechanical system improvement projects using design change requests and advanced detection methods.
  • •Troubleshoot mechanical system problems, formulate maintenance protocols and service schedules, and coordinate material procurement.
  • •Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors through close-out; collaborate across interdisciplinary teams to design and maintain systems.
Travel: Low travel

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or another engineering discipline.
  • •3+ years of professional experience in design and maintenance of industrial HVAC/plumbing systems.
  • •Familiarity with clean-room design and maintenance and stringent environmental control requirements.
  • •Knowledge of relevant industry codes and standards (e.g., ASHRAE, NFPA, International Building Code).
  • •Capacity to perform hands-on work in varied environments and work extended hours and weekends as needed.
Experience:3+ years
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Attention to detailProactive executionProblem-solving
Licenses:Driver's license
Languages:English
Tech Stack:HVACPlumbingAutoCADRevitSchneider Building Management SystemsHEPA filtrationChillersPumpsBoilersAir handlers

Eligibility

Nationality:US National

Company Brief

SpaceX
Designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers, aiming to reduce space transportation costs and enable human life on Mars through reusable launch vehicles and integrated space systems.
Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Hawthorne, United States
Founded: 2002
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