Senior Fluids & Cryogenics Facilities Engineer

SpaceX

Union Hill-Novelty Hill (WA)

On-site

USD 135,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

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Comprehensive medical, vision, and/or牙

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation (3 weeks) and 10+ paid

Paid holidays

Employee shuttle service

Job summary

SpaceX in Redmond, Washington is seeking a Sr. Facilities Engineer (Fluids & Cryogenics) to lead design, installation, and maintenance of industrial compressed air and cryogenic systems at the Starlink Production facility.

You will size equipment, perform engineering calculations, troubleshoot, and drive reliability across site utilities. You will collaborate with controls, automation, and electrical teams, manage contractors and capital projects, and ensure compliance with ASME, NFPA, OSHA, and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Lead design, installation, and maintenance of industrial compressed air systems, including compressors, dryers, filters, receivers, piping, and controls.
Lead design, installation and maintenance of industrial cryogenic systems, including liquid nitrogen, liquid argon, and gaseous nitrogen.
Support operation and maintenance of plant utility systems (pumps, chillers, fans, etc.).
Perform equipment sizing, selection, and engineering calculations for pumps, valves, pressure vessels, compressors, and related systems.
Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for equipment failures and safety concerns.
Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
Monitor and optimize utility system performance for reliability and energy efficiency.
Review drawings, P&IDs, submittals, and specs to ensure design integrity and compliance.
Lead commissioning, testing, startup, and shutdown activities for mechanical utilities.
Collaborate with controls, automation, and electrical teams to integrate with PLC/SCADA/BMS.
Manage contractors and vendors for maintenance and capital projects.