Lead Fluids & Cryogenics Facilities Engineer

United States Digital Space LLC; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Starlink Production in Redmond, WA seeks a Sr. Facilities Engineer (Fluids & Cryogenics) to lead the design, installation, and maintenance of compressed air and cryogenic systems across the site, ensuring safety, reliability, and energy efficiency.

You will perform sizing, calculations, oversee contractors, coordinate with controls and electrical teams, and drive preventive maintenance and capital projects in a fast-paced environment supporting Starlink's mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of professional experience with compressed air and cryogenic systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, installation, and maintenance of industrial compressed air systems, including compressors, dryers, filters, receivers, piping, and controls.
• Lead the design, installation and maintenance of industrial cryogenic systems, including liquid nitrogen, liquid argon, and gaseous nitrogen.
• Support the operation and maintenance of plant utility systems, including process exhaust fans, pumps, chillers, compressors, RO skids and other critical equipment.
• Perform equipment sizing, selection, and engineering calculations for pumps, valves, pressure vessels, compressors, and related mechanical systems.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for equipment failures, system‑level issues, and safety‑related concerns.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to improve reliability of critical mechanical assets.
• Monitor and optimize utility system performance with a focus on equipment reliability, energy efficiency, and lifecycle cost reduction.
• Review engineering drawings, P&IDs, equipment submittals, and technical specifications to ensure design integrity and compliance.
• Lead commissioning, acceptance testing, startup, and shutdown activities for mechanical utility systems.
• Collaborate with controls, automation, and electrical teams to integrate mechanical equipment with PLC, SCADA, and BMS platforms.
• Manage contractors and vendors for maintenance activities and capital projects, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget adherence.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards for mechanical systems, pressure vessels, piping, cryogenics, and safety.
• Provide rapid response for emergency troubleshooting and restoration of critical utility systems to minimize production downtime.

Skills

Fluid dynamics

Thermodynamics

Process engineering

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Starlink Production in Redmond, WA seeks a Sr. Facilities Engineer (Fluids & Cryogenics) to lead the design, installation, and maintenance of compressed air and cryogenic systems across the site, ensuring safety, reliability, and energy efficiency.

You will perform sizing, calculations, oversee contractors, coordinate with controls and electrical teams, and drive preventive maintenance and capital projects in a fast-paced environment supporting Starlink's mission.