Facilities Mechanical Engineer – HVAC & Infra Upgrades

InvestedintheMission; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock incentives

Medical coverage

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Company shuttles

Job summary

SpaceX in Redmond, WA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer, Facilities to safeguard and optimize our Starlink production facilities. You will design, review, and upgrade HVAC, plumbing, and related systems, lead downtime coordination, and drive improvement projects to ensure safety and efficiency.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in industrial HVAC/mechanical systems, familiarity with clean-room environments, and strong maintenance planning skills. Occasional extended hours and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or other engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of professional experience in design and maintenance of industrial HVAC/plumbing systems.
• Preference for 5+ years and clean-room environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for the design, operation, improvement, and troubleshooting of all facility mechanical components and systems, including HVAC, plumbing, compressed air, cryogenics, and plumbing.
• Coordinate downtime activities between maintenance, construction, and production teams to minimize disruptions.
• Drive mechanical system improvement projects using design change requests and advanced detection methods.
• Troubleshoot mechanical system problems, formulate maintenance protocols, service schedules, and coordinate material procurement for machinery upkeep.
• Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close-out.
• Collaborate within interdisciplinary teams to design, optimize, and maintain mechanical systems.
• Provide mechanical engineering support to facility technicians to troubleshoot existing electrical equipment and controllers.
• Oversee equipment installation, operation, and maintenance to meet specified parameters.

Skills

HVAC systems

Plumbing systems

Contract management

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

SpaceX in Redmond, WA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer, Facilities to safeguard and optimize our Starlink production facilities. You will design, review, and upgrade HVAC, plumbing, and related systems, lead downtime coordination, and drive improvement projects to ensure safety and efficiency.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in industrial HVAC/mechanical systems, familiarity with clean-room environments, and strong maintenance planning skills. Occasional extended hours and travel may be required.