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Sr. Commissioning Engineer (Critical Infrastructure)

SpaceX is developing advanced technologies to enable human life on Mars and operates cutting-edge manufacturing facilities. The Sr. Commissioning Engineer (Critical Infrastructure) will be the subject matter expert for commissioning HVAC, compressed air, piping, dust collection and other critical fluid systems across campus, driving design, analysis, testing, and reliable manufacturing handoff.

Skills

  • Demonstrated experience with valves, pumps, compressors, heat exchangers and other fluid components.
  • Proficiency in CAD for modeling fluid systems and generating manufacturable designs.
  • Experience performing fluid/pressure analyses and tolerance/stack-up thinking.
  • Familiarity with test instrumentation and data acquisition (pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs).
  • Working knowledge of HVAC systems, ducting, and dust collection systems.
  • Ability to collaborate with production and cross-functional engineering teams.

Responsibilities

  • Own commissioning and subject matter expertise for campus fluid/HVAC components (compressors, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, dust collection, COPVs).
  • Perform CAD modeling and detailed design for fluids and HVAC systems.
  • Conduct fluid analyses for pressure balance, component allowable design, and consumables estimation.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (production, avionics, GNC, mission ops) to ensure component requirements are met.
  • Ensure designs are manufacturable and reliable; support production transition and sustainment reduction.
  • Support material selection, component sizing, procurement, and testing plans.
  • Develop and execute test plans using data acquisition and instrumentation to validate system performance.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (required).
  • Master's degree in an engineering discipline (preferred).

Benefits

  • Eligible for long-term incentives: company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards.
  • Potential discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan access.
  • Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Approximately 3 weeks paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year.
  • Paid sick leave per company policy and various employee discounts/perks.
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DATE POSTED
November 14, 2025
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