Mechanical Designer, HVAC & Fluid Systems

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision & dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Mechanical Designer (HVAC) in Hawthorne, CA. You will own fluid and HVAC components across our facilities, perform CAD modeling, and conduct fluid analyses to ensure robust, manufacturable designs for space infrastructure.

You will collaborate with production, avionics, and other SpaceX programs to meet stringent requirements and enable efficient transitions to manufacturing. An engineering degree and hands-on experience with fluid handling are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 1+ years in fluids components (valves, pumps, COPVs, compressors, heat exchangers, sensors).
• Master's degree preferred for advanced design work.

Responsibilities

• Own and design fluid/HVAC components across campus, including compressors, heat exchangers, pumps and valves.
• Perform CAD modeling and design for fluid systems.
• Conduct fluid analyses for pressure balance and component capability.
• Collaborate with production, avionics, and other SpaceX programs to meet requirements.
• Ensure manufacturability and reliable transition to production processes.

Skills

HVAC design

Fluid systems

CAD modeling

Pumps & valves

NX CAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

NX CAD

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Mechanical Designer (HVAC) in Hawthorne, CA. You will own fluid and HVAC components across our facilities, perform CAD modeling, and conduct fluid analyses to ensure robust, manufacturable designs for space infrastructure.

You will collaborate with production, avionics, and other SpaceX programs to meet stringent requirements and enable efficient transitions to manufacturing. An engineering degree and hands-on experience with fluid handling are essential.