Facilities Engineer: Fluids, Cryogenics & Utilities

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stock purchase plan

Medical, vision, dental

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Shuttle service

Job summary

SpaceX in Redmond, Washington, is seeking a Facilities Engineer (Fluids & Cryogenics) to design, install, and maintain industrial fluid and cryogenic systems at the Starlink Production facility. You will drive reliability, safety, and efficiency across compressed air, cryogenic piping, and plant utilities.

The role requires hands-on engineering, collaboration with controls and electrical teams, and oversight of capital projects with vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or related engineering discipline.
• 1+ years of professional experience with compressed air, cryogenic, and 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 (pumps, chillers, RO skids).
• Perform equipment sizing, selection, and calculations for pumps and valves.
• Assist in troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for failures and safety concerns.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to improve reliability.
• Collaborate with controls, automation, and electrical teams for PLC/SCADA/BMS integration.
• Manage contractors and vendors ensuring quality, schedule, and budget adherence.

Skills

Fluid dynamics

Cryogenic systems

Pumps & compressors

Maintenance planning

Project management

Safety compliance

B&IDs review|P&IDs review

Education

Bachelors in engineering

Job description

SpaceX in Redmond, Washington, is seeking a Facilities Engineer (Fluids & Cryogenics) to design, install, and maintain industrial fluid and cryogenic systems at the Starlink Production facility. You will drive reliability, safety, and efficiency across compressed air, cryogenic piping, and plant utilities.

The role requires hands-on engineering, collaboration with controls and electrical teams, and oversight of capital projects with vendors.