Cryogenics & Fluids Facilities Engineer

Spacex; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Long-term incentives

401(k) plan

Medical, vision, dental coverage

Paid vacation (3 weeks) and 10+ paid‑f

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Company shuttles

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Facilities Engineer (Fluids & Cryogenics) in Redmond, WA. You will design, install, and maintain industrial compressed air and cryogenic systems while supporting plant utilities and safety compliance.

Key duties include sizing equipment, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and coordinating cross-functional teams to integrate systems with PLC/SCADA/BMS platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or a related engineering discipline.
• 1+ years of professional experience with compressed air systems, cryogenic systems, and other industrial utility systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, installation, and maintenance of industrial compressed air systems, including compressors, dryers, filters, receivers, piping, and controls.
• Lead the design, installation and maintenance of industrial cryogenic systems, including liquid nitrogen, liquid argon, and gaseous nitrogen.
• Support the operation and maintenance of plant utility systems, including process exhaust fans, pumps, chillers, compressors, RO skids and other critical equipment.
• Perform equipment sizing, selection, and engineering calculations for pumps, valves, pressure vessels, compressors, and related mechanical systems.
• Assist in troubleshooting and root cause analysis for equipment failures, system-level issues, and safety-related concerns.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to improve reliability of critical mechanical assets.
• Monitor and optimize utility system performance with a focus on equipment reliability, energy efficiency, and lifecycle cost reduction.
• Review engineering drawings, P&IDs, equipment submittals, and technical specifications to ensure design integrity and compliance.
• Assist with commissioning, acceptance testing, startup, and shutdown activities for mechanical utility systems.
• Collaborate with controls, automation, and electrical teams to integrate mechanical equipment with PLC, SCADA, and BMS platforms.
• Manage contractors and vendors for maintenance activities and capital projects, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget adherence.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards for mechanical systems, pressure vessels, piping, cryogenics, and safety.
• Provide rapid response for emergency troubleshooting and restoration of critical utility systems to minimize production downtime.

Skills

Fluid dynamics

Thermodynamics

Process engineering

Rotating equipment

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Troubleshooting

Mechanical systems design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering

Tools

PLC

SCADA

BMS

P&IDs

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Facilities Engineer (Fluids & Cryogenics) in Redmond, WA. You will design, install, and maintain industrial compressed air and cryogenic systems while supporting plant utilities and safety compliance.

Key duties include sizing equipment, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and coordinating cross-functional teams to integrate systems with PLC/SCADA/BMS platforms.