High-Impact Fluid Systems Engineer for Solar Cell Manufacturing

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Fluid Systems Engineer for the Solar Cell Factory in Bastrop, TX. You will design, build, and optimize fluid delivery for gases, chemicals, and exhaust in solar cell manufacturing, supporting high‑volume production with emphasis on safety and reliability.

You will own cradle‑to‑grave projects, perform risk assessments, and work with process, facilities, and EHS teams to ensure compliant, scalable systems while minimizing risk and maximizing efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in an engineering discipline required.
• Hands-on build or design experience with fluids systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and activate fluid systems for gases and chemicals used in solar cell fabrication.
• Own projects from requirements to commissioning and handoff.
• Collaborate with process and facilities teams to optimize delivery rates and purity.

Skills

Fluid systems design

Hazardous materials handling

P&ID development

Data acquisition & control

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/chemical/aerospace engineering

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

Pipe-Flo

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Fluid Systems Engineer for the Solar Cell Factory in Bastrop, TX. You will design, build, and optimize fluid delivery for gases, chemicals, and exhaust in solar cell manufacturing, supporting high‑volume production with emphasis on safety and reliability.

You will own cradle‑to‑grave projects, perform risk assessments, and work with process, facilities, and EHS teams to ensure compliant, scalable systems while minimizing risk and maximizing efficiency.