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Sr. Commissioning Engineer (Facilities)

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars and builds advanced manufacturing facilities at its Hawthorne HQ. The Sr. Commissioning Engineer (Facilities) will be the subject matter expert for campus fluid systems — HVAC, compressed air, piping, dust collection and related components — responsible for design, analysis, testing, and commissioning to ensure reliable, manufacturable systems that meet production and program needs.

Skills

  • 5+ years working with fluid components (valves, pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, sensors)
  • CAD proficiency (NX or similar) and GD&T knowledge
  • Hands-on testing experience with DAQ, pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, relays
  • Experience with HVAC systems, air ducting, and dust collection
  • Fluid system analysis and pressure/flow calculations
  • Material selection and manufacturability considerations
  • Familiarity with pressurized and lightweight aerospace structures

Responsibilities

  • Serve as subject matter expert for fluid and HVAC components across campus (compressors, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, dust collection, pressure transducers, etc.)
  • Perform CAD modeling and component/system design
  • Conduct fluid analyses for pressure balance, allowable loads, and consumables estimation
  • Develop, run and interpret testing using data acquisition and instrumentation; support commissioning activities
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary stakeholders (production, avionics, mission ops, GNC) to ensure requirements are satisfied
  • Ensure designs are manufacturable and transition smoothly to production with minimal sustainment
  • Support material selection, component sizing, and procurement

Education

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

Benefits

  • Base salary within listed range plus potential discretionary bonuses
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives (company stock, options, long-term cash awards)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (discounted stock purchase)
  • Medical, vision and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Approximately 3 weeks paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave per company policy
  • Various employee discounts and perks
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