Starlink Facilities Mechanical Engineer

InvestedintheMission; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Mechanical Engineer, Facilities (Starlink) in Bastrop, TX, to ensure safety, integrity, and efficiency of site mechanical systems including HVAC, plumbing, and building structures. You will design upgrades, oversee new assembly lines, and support sustainability initiatives while coordinating with cross‑functional teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's in mechanical engineering and 3+ years in HVAC/plumbing design and maintenance, with preferred 5+ years and clean-room

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or other engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of design and maintenance of industrial HVAC/plumbing systems.
• Experience with clean-room design and environmental control requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for design, operation, improvement, and troubleshooting of facility mechanical components and systems (HVAC, plumbing, building structures).
• Coordinate downtime activities between maintenance, construction and production teams to minimize disruptions.
• Drive mechanical system improvement projects using design change requests and advanced detection methods.
• Troubleshoot mechanical system problems and coordinate maintenance schedules and procurement.
• Write, negotiate and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines.

Skills

HVAC design

Plumbing systems

Mechanical design

Clean-room design

Maintenance troubleshooting

Project management

Contract management

Rapid problem solving

Facility operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Schneider Building Management Systems

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Mechanical Engineer, Facilities (Starlink) in Bastrop, TX, to ensure safety, integrity, and efficiency of site mechanical systems including HVAC, plumbing, and building structures. You will design upgrades, oversee new assembly lines, and support sustainability initiatives while coordinating with cross‑functional teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's in mechanical engineering and 3+ years in HVAC/plumbing design and maintenance, with preferred 5+ years and clean-room