Cryogenics & Fluids Facilities Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company stock

Stock purchase plan

Medical, vision and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Disability and life insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid vacations (3 weeks) & 10+ paidhol

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Facilities Engineer (Fluids & Cryogenics) to join the Redmond production facility. You will design, install, and maintain compressed air and cryogenic systems, ensuring safety, reliability, and energy efficiency across plant utilities.

You will review drawings, collaborate with controls and electrical teams, and guide maintenance strategies while supporting commissioning, startup, and shutdown activities.

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 design, installation, and maintenance of industrial compressed air systems.
• Lead design, installation and maintenance of industrial cryogenic systems.
• Support operation and maintenance of plant utility systems.
• Perform equipment sizing and engineering calculations for pumps, valves, etc.
• Assist in troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Monitor and optimize utility system performance.
• Review drawings, P&IDs, and specifications for compliance.
• Assist with commissioning, testing, startup, and shutdown activities.
• Collaborate with controls, automation, and electrical teams to integrate equipment with PLC/SCADA/BMS.
• Manage contractors and vendors for maintenance and capital projects.
• Ensure compliance with codes and standards (ASME, NFPA, OSHA, ANSI, API).
• Provide rapid response for emergency troubleshooting.

Skills

Fluid dynamics

Thermodynamics

Process engineering

Project management

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC

SCADA

BMS platforms

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Facilities Engineer (Fluids & Cryogenics) to join the Redmond production facility. You will design, install, and maintain compressed air and cryogenic systems, ensuring safety, reliability, and energy efficiency across plant utilities.

You will review drawings, collaborate with controls and electrical teams, and guide maintenance strategies while supporting commissioning, startup, and shutdown activities.