Mechanical Engineer – Aerospace Infrastructure & HVAC

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; McGregor (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in McGregor, Texas is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the Texas Construction Projects team. You will collaborate with engineers across disciplines to design, procure, and build infrastructure at our rocket development and test facility, with on-site leadership of projects from concept to closeout.

This role requires hands-on field experience, strong focus on HVAC, piping, and mechanical systems, and the ability to manage budgets, schedules, and safety in a demanding,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience with design and build of aerospace, large commercial, or industrial-type projects.
• Experience with mechanical/process piping/HVAC system design and/or project execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead a project team of engineers, consultants, and contractors throughout the engineering, procurement, and construction process
• Manage the design, development, and issuance of drawings, documentation, and reports for aerospace, large commercial, or industrial-type facility and infrastructure projects
• Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines from conceptual design through closeout and activation
• Lead and/or contribute to the design of HVAC systems for various facilities: office, large warehouse, rocket, and customer payload
• Use fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer knowledge as required to design tubing and piping systems
• Conduct research that tests and analyzes the feasibility, design, operation, and performance of equipment, components, and systems
• Recommend designs/modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions
• Develop and test models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess feasibility, operating condition effects, possible new applications, and necessity of modification
• Estimate costs and submit bids for engineering, construction, or extraction projects, and prepare contract documents
• Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time with multiple parties
• Prepare plans, details, specifications, and commercial bid documents for plumbing, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and general piping systems
• Review and evaluate the work of consultants, contractors, and other external parties
• Responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing various construction projects simultaneously
• Accountable for accurate budgeting and cost forecasting
• Oversee project schedule accuracy and milestone reporting to engineers, contractors, fabricators, and project stakeholders

Skills

Project leadership

HVAC design

Piping systems

Contract management

Field coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

SpaceX in McGregor, Texas is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the Texas Construction Projects team. You will collaborate with engineers across disciplines to design, procure, and build infrastructure at our rocket development and test facility, with on-site leadership of projects from concept to closeout.

This role requires hands-on field experience, strong focus on HVAC, piping, and mechanical systems, and the ability to manage budgets, schedules, and safety in a demanding,