Sr. Facilities Engineer (Fluids & Cryogenics)

SpaceX
Redmond
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 135,000 - 190,000 annuallyFunction: Facilities, Workplace & Physical OperationsExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Troubleshooting","Root cause analysis","Preventive maintenance","Project management","Collaboration"]

Ensure the safety, integrity, and efficiency of mechanical systems at a Starlink Production facility by leading troubleshooting, evaluation, and continuous improvement for compressed air, cryogenic, and hydronic utilities. Own design, installation, maintenance, and commissioning activities for industrial equipment, including pumps, chillers, and process exhaust systems. Perform equipment sizing and engineering calculations, drive reliability-focused preventive/predictive maintenance, and collaborate with controls teams to integrate mechanical assets with PLC/SCADA/BMS.

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SpaceX
2 months ago

Sr. Facilities Engineer (Fluids & Cryogenics)

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Job Summary

Ensure the safety, integrity, and efficiency of mechanical systems at a Starlink Production facility by leading troubleshooting, evaluation, and continuous improvement for compressed air, cryogenic, and hydronic utilities. Own design, installation, maintenance, and commissioning activities for industrial equipment, including pumps, chillers, and process exhaust systems. Perform equipment sizing and engineering calculations, drive reliability-focused preventive/predictive maintenance, and collaborate with controls teams to integrate mechanical assets with PLC/SCADA/BMS.
Location: Redmond
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Facilities, Workplace & Physical Operations
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead design, installation, and maintenance of industrial compressed air systems, including compressors, dryers, filters, receivers, piping, and controls.
  • •Lead design, installation, and maintenance of industrial cryogenic systems, including liquid nitrogen, liquid argon, and gaseous nitrogen.
  • •Support operation and maintenance of plant utility systems such as process exhaust fans, pumps, chillers, reverse osmosis skids, and other critical equipment.
  • •Perform equipment sizing, selection, and engineering calculations for pumps, valves, pressure vessels, compressors, and related mechanical systems.
  • •Troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis for equipment/system failures, develop maintenance strategies, and manage contractors and vendors for maintenance and capital projects.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 135,000 - 190,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceVisionDental401kPaid ParentalLife Insurance

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or a related engineering discipline.
  • •5+ years of professional experience with compressed air systems, cryogenic systems, and other industrial utility systems.
  • •Experience overseeing the design and installation of process gas and cryogenic piping systems.
  • •Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
  • •Physical ability to perform hands-on work in environments including heat, cold, rain, and tight quarters.
Experience:5+ yearsCompressed air systemsCryogenic systemsIndustrial utility systemsProcess engineering
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:TroubleshootingRoot cause analysisPreventive maintenanceProject managementCollaboration
Licenses:Driver's license
Languages:En
Tech Stack:PLCSCADABMSP&IDs

Eligibility

Nationality:US National
Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

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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