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Sr. Wastewater Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX's Starlink team is building a global low-latency broadband system and seeks a Sr. Wastewater Engineer to lead activation, qualification, optimization, and consistent operation of an ultrapure process water plant supporting high-volume PCB, silicon packaging, and solar cell manufacturing. This role partners across manufacturing, EHS, facilities, suppliers, and leadership to design and productionize mechanical and fluid systems, develop operational procedures, and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, math, or science
  • 5+ years in manufacturing or fluids/mechanical/electromechanical design and analysis
  • Hands-on experience with wastewater or ultrapure water treatment systems
  • Ability to read and interpret PFDs, P&IDs, 2D/3D CAD drawings and BOMs
  • Experience with mechanical systems troubleshooting, disassembly, and repair
  • Familiarity with process parameters (temperature, pressure, flow, power) and instrumentation
  • Knowledge of lockout/tagout, job hazard analysis, and hot work permitting
  • Experience applying lean manufacturing and moving products from R&D to production

Responsibilities

  • Lead construction, activation, commissioning, and day-to-day operations of a commercial ultrapure process water treatment facility
  • Design, implement, and productionize mechanical and fluid systems to meet SpaceX and regulatory requirements
  • Interpret lab data, process streams, and operator feedback to maintain safe and effective plant operations
  • Develop, document, implement, and improve operational procedures and process equipment
  • Partner with manufacturing, EHS, facilities, construction, OEMs, and suppliers to resolve issues and align on requirements
  • Identify and champion continuous improvement and cost reduction projects
  • Create project plans, budgets, and cost/benefit analyses for process or equipment implementations
  • Monitor, report, and communicate plant status, risks, and mitigation plans

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, math, or a science discipline
  • ITAR eligibility / U.S. person status required (per posting)

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and performance-based compensation
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) or retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Career growth and technical development opportunities
  • Employee assistance and wellness programs
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