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Sr. Mechanical Engineer (Facilities)

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on other planets. The Sr. Mechanical Engineer (Critical Infrastructure) 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 handing designs off to production to support advanced manufacturing facilities at HQ.

Skills

  • Design and analysis of fluid systems (liquid and gas)
  • Hands-on HVAC and air ducting experience
  • Proficiency in CAD (NX or similar) and GD&T application
  • Experience with pumps, compressors, valves, heat exchangers, COPVs and pressure sensors
  • Test instrumentation and data acquisition experience (pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs)
  • Knowledge of manufacturability and production handoff
  • Ability to perform structural/strength evaluations for hardware

Responsibilities

  • Serve as subject matter expert for campus fluid/HVAC systems including compressors, pumps, valves, heat exchangers and dust collection
  • Perform CAD modeling and component/system design
  • Conduct fluid analyses for pressure balance, allowable design, and consumables estimation
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (production, avionics, GNC, mission ops) to meet program requirements
  • Ensure designs are manufacturable and transition smoothly to production with minimal sustainment
  • Support material selection, sizing and procurement activities
  • Develop and execute test plans; use data acquisition and instrumentation for validation

Education

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

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Potential long-term incentives (stock, options, cash awards) and discretionary bonuses
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan eligibility
  • Short- 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
  • Various employee discounts and perks
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