Facilities Specialist, Solar Cell Factory (Starlink)

SpaceX; Texas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Facilities Specialist for the Solar Cell Factory (Starlink) to manage and coordinate service contracts and vendor work across a high‑tech manufacturing campus.

You will ensure compliance with SpaceX standards, schedule and oversee maintenance activities, and collaborate with Purchasing and trades to keep facilities operating smoothly. The role requires proactive problem solving and flexibility for extended hours when needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency
• 3+ years in facilities maintenance, operations, or coordination

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate multiple service contracts (janitorial, DI water, pest control, landscaping, waste) and liaise with vendors.
• Partner with Purchasing on the RFP/bid process for service contracts.
• Coordinate operational schedules for vendors to keep SpaceX operations running.
• Work with suppliers to increase efficiency in service delivery.
• Ensure vendors meet SpaceX standards while delivering services, materials, and craftsmanship on time.
• Manage the flow of operational requests and complete tasks with vendor support.
• Interact with tradespeople, contractors, and building officials to coordinate maintenance and repairs.
• Direct system repairs of facilities, HVAC, electrical, fire protection, water/plumbing, paint and grounds keeping.
• Coordinate and facilitate furniture requests to align with site standards.
• Manage fleet vehicle requests, insurance, tags, and maintenance.

Skills

Organized

Self-driven

Multi-trade coordination

Facilities operations

Education

FMP certification

PMP certification

Architecture/Engineering/PM/Construction degree

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

FACILITIES SPECIALIST, SOLAR CELL FACTORY (STARLINK)

At SpaceX, we are building the next generation of space infrastructure to enable large-scale AI data centers in orbit. These orbital AI platforms require massive amounts of reliable, high-efficiency solar power to support intensive computing workloads in space. To make this possible, we are standing up one of the largest solar cell manufacturing facilities in the world. We are seeking an experienced Facilities Specialist to manage and coordinate multiple service contracts for maintenance of SpaceX facilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage, coordinate, and act as the liaison for multiple service contracts such as janitorial, DI water systems, pest control, fuel distribution, landscaping, waste management, and related areas
• Partner with Purchasing on the RFP/bid process for multiple service contracts
• Coordinate operational schedules for vendors to keep SpaceX operations running
• Work with suppliers to increase efficiency in service delivery
• Ensure vendors meet SpaceX standards while delivering promised services, materials, and craftsmanship in the agreed timeframe
• Manage the traffic of operational requests and follow through completing of tasks that require support from vendors SpaceX engages in continued service contract
• Interact with tradesman, contractors and building officials to coordinate and execute maintenance repair of facilities support equipment
• Direct system repairs of facilities, HVAC equipment, electrical systems, fire protection, water and plumbing infrastructure, paint, and grounds keeping
• Coordinate and facilitate furniture requests to align with site standards
• Manage fleet vehicle requests, insurance, tags, and maintenance

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of experience in facilities maintenance, operations, or coordination

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Facilities Management Professional (FMP), Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification
• Experiencing organizing work with multiple trades
• Degree in architecture, engineering, project management, construction management, or related field
• Organized and self-driven; capable of working independently with little direction
• Ability to drive continuous improvement through innovation and creativity

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and provide 24x7 on-call support in emergency situations
• Comfortable managing several projects at once and adjusting quickly when strategic priorities change

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. * 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. * 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Aff or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out [e-mail].