Lead Fluid Systems Engineer, Space Manufacturing Infra

SpaceX; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Bastrop, Texas, seeks a Fluid Systems Engineer to lead design, build and commissioning of gas and chemical distribution, cryogenic storage, and wastewater systems for Starlink infrastructure. You will own end-to-end projects from requirements through activation in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include scheduling, budgeting, field coordination, safety leadership, and collaboration with process, facilities, and procurement teams to optimize delivery rates and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, aerospace, or related engineering discipline
• 1+ years of hands-on build or design experience (internships, clubs, or competition teams count)
• 2+ years in fluid systems design, especially with gases or hazardous chemicals in manufacturing or semiconductor industries
• 2+ years of experience managing construction projects, design consultants, and mechanical contractors
• Knowledge of safety protocols for pyrophoric materials and toxic gases/chemicals
• Familiarity with ASME B31.3 and SEMI S2/S8 standards and cleanroom HVAC integration
• Experience with fluid dynamics software and CAD tools for system modeling and diagramming
• Process safety management experience and risk assessments

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and activate fluids systems for gases, chemicals, exhaust, and wastewater plants
• Own projects cradle to grave: requirements, design, procurement, build, commissioning, and PM
• Develop schedules, cost estimates, and budgets for facility construction
• Manage in-field construction and contractor relationships; ensure safety and schedule adherence
• Select, procure, install, and activate bulk storage tanks, pumps, and gas panels
• Apply fluids/thermodynamics fundamentals; develop P&ID and perform analysis
• Conduct safety and hazard assessments (FMEAs, HAZOPs) for hazardous designs
• Ensure OSHA, EPA, ASME, NFPA, SEMI compliance with safety standards
• Design and deploy data acquisition/control for fluids facilities
• Collaborate with process engineers to integrate fluids with manufacturing equipment
• Support installation, commissioning, and issue resolution with ops, EHS, automation, procurement
• Track performance metrics and drive continuous improvement, lean initiatives

Skills

Project management

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Analytical thinking

Safety awareness

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, aerospace or related engineering

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

Pipe-Flo

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

SpaceX in Bastrop, Texas, seeks a Fluid Systems Engineer to lead design, build and commissioning of gas and chemical distribution, cryogenic storage, and wastewater systems for Starlink infrastructure. You will own end-to-end projects from requirements through activation in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include scheduling, budgeting, field coordination, safety leadership, and collaboration with process, facilities, and procurement teams to optimize delivery rates and