Senior Fluids & Cryogenics Facilities Engineer

SpaceX; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Facilities Engineer (Fluids & Cryogenics) at the Starlink Production facility in Redmond, WA.

You will design, install, and maintain compressed air and cryogenic systems, lead safety and reliability initiatives, and collaborate with controls and electrical teams to integrate mechanical assets across PLC/SCADA/BMS platforms. You will manage capital projects, coordinate vendors, and ensure compliance with relevant codes while supporting continuous improvement and energy

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, installation, and maintenance of industrial compressed air systems (compressors, dryers, filters, receivers, piping, controls).
• Lead the design, installation and maintenance of industrial cryogenic systems (LN2, LAr, GN2).
• Support operation/maintenance of plant utilities (exhaust fans, pumps, chillers, compressors, RO systems).
• Perform equipment sizing and engineering calculations for pumps, valves, vessels, compressors, and related systems.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analyses for failures and safety concerns.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Monitor utility system performance for reliability and energy efficiency.
• Review drawings, P&IDs, submittals, specs to ensure design integrity.
• Lead commissioning, testing, startup/shutdown activities for mechanical utilities.
• Collaborate with controls/electrical teams to integrate with PLC/SCADA/BMS.
• Manage contractors and vendors for maintenance and capital projects.
• Ensure compliance with ASME, NFPA, OSHA, ANSI, API.

Skills

Compressed air systems

Cryogenic systems

Industrial utilities

Troubleshooting

Project management

Fluid dynamics

Thermodynamics

Pumps and valves

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree (preferred) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

ASME standards

NFPA

OSHA

API

P&IDs

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Facilities Engineer (Fluids & Cryogenics) at the Starlink Production facility in Redmond, WA.

You will design, install, and maintain compressed air and cryogenic systems, lead safety and reliability initiatives, and collaborate with controls and electrical teams to integrate mechanical assets across PLC/SCADA/BMS platforms. You will manage capital projects, coordinate vendors, and ensure compliance with relevant codes while supporting continuous improvement and energy