SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

BIM Specialist (Mechanical Systems Modeling) - Mechanical Systems Modeling

Building Services EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBrownsville, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, engineering technology, or a related discipline; alternatively, an associate's degree or vocational certification in mechanical design, construction drafting, or design technologies.
At least 1 year of experience in 3D mechanical or plumbing modeling.
Occupational trade school qualification or experience in a mechanical technical role or the mechanical field is preferred.
At least 3 years of experience working with mechanical systems is preferred.
Working knowledge of International Code Council codes governing mechanical systems and ASHRAE fundamentals is preferred.
Proficiency with the NX CAD suite and Autodesk tools such as Revit, Navisworks, and/or SolidWorks is preferred.
Proficiency in clash detection, federated modeling, interdisciplinary coordination workflows, and constructability reviews for large-scale or high-rise projects is preferred.
Experience modeling mechanical systems in industrial environments is preferred.
Hands-on field experience overseeing mechanical systems installations is preferred.
Must be willing to travel to various SpaceX locations for mission-critical projects.
Must be flexible to work extended hours and/or weekends to align with residential project deadlines and site operations.
Must meet ITAR eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and upgrade detailed 3D BIM models of mechanical systems, including heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, ducting, fans and exhaust, air filtration systems, sensors, and controls, using software such as Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, or NX.
Own, draft, redline, and maintain mechanical schematics, diagrams, shop drawings, and related documentation, and coordinate 3D model placement of mechanical systems with the system Responsible Engineers.
Integrate mechanical systems with architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, and production tooling for Starship facilities safely, economically, and reliably; lead coordination into living facility models and own end-to-end integration and mechanical documentation.
Generate construction documents, piping and instrumentation diagrams, schematics, isometrics, equipment schedules, and as-built drawings from BIM models to support bidding, procurement, on-site execution, and long-term reliability improvements for mechanical infrastructure and production systems.
Act as a liaison among project stakeholders, internal tooling teams, production leadership, responsible engineers, internal design and construction teams, and third-party consultants throughout the project lifecycle.
Lead mechanical coordination by performing clash detection, coordinating models, driving deconfliction with other trades, hosting constructability reviews, and resolving issues early in design and construction.
Support development and maintenance of SpaceX BIM standards, protocols, and workflows for mechanical infrastructure, and serve as the primary technical resource for mechanical BIM issues.
Lead transition of mechanical BIM workflows, including data migration, process documentation, and training; drive process optimization, quality improvements, faster build times, and lower maintenance.
Support review and interpretation of mechanical system studies and field data; prioritize daily tasks and mitigate risks; participate in cross-functional meetings and provide mechanical BIM expertise to inform design decisions.

Desired Qualifications

Occupational trade school qualification or experience working in a mechanical technical role or in the mechanical field.
At least 3 years of experience working with mechanical systems.
Working knowledge of International Code Council codes governing mechanical systems and ASHRAE fundamentals.
Proficiency with the NX CAD suite and Autodesk tools such as Revit, Navisworks, and/or SolidWorks.
Proficiency in clash detection, federated modeling, interdisciplinary coordination workflows, and constructability reviews for large-scale or high-rise projects.
Experience modeling mechanical systems in industrial environments.
Hands-on field experience overseeing mechanical systems installations.

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

BIM SPECIALIST (MECHANICAL SYSTEMS MODELING)

Building on the rapid advancement of the Starship program, SpaceX is seeking to rapidly develop and retrofit launch infrastructure facilities to support vehicle builds and re-flight refurbishments. We are seeking a Building Information Modeling (BIM) Specialist to lead the modeling, integration and coordination of electrical systems for multi-disciplinary Starship and Super Heavy Booster tooling systems, and facilities infrastructure. This position will serve as a key technical resource, supporting project teams and fostering strong BIM practices throughout the project lifecycle.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop, maintain, and upgrade detailed 3D BIM models of mechanical systems (heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, ducting, fans/exhaust, air filtration systems, sensors, controls) using industry-standard software such as Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD,or NX
Own, draft, redline, and maintain mechanical schematics, diagrams, and shop drawings, and prepare related documentation while coordinating 3D model placement of mechanical systems with the system Responsible Engineers
Integrate mechanical systems with architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, and production tooling for Starship facilities in a safe, economical and reliable way. Lead coordination of mechanical systems into living facility models, owning end-to-end integration and mechanical documentation ownership
Generate construction documents, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), schematics, isometrics and equipment schedules, and as-built drawings from BIM models to support bidding, procurement, on-site execution, and long-term reliability improvements for mechanical infrastructure and production systems
Act as a liaison between project stakeholders, internal tooling teams, production leadership, responsible engineers, internal design and construction teams, and third-party consultants throughout the project life cycle
Lead the mechanical coordination process: perform clash detection, coordinate models, drive deconfliction with other trades, host constructability reviews, and close issues early and rapidly in design and construction phases
Support the development and maintenance of SpaceX BIM standards, protocols, and workflows for mechanical infrastructure; act as the primary technical resource for mechanical BIM issues
Lead transition of mechanical BIM workflows (including data migration, process documentation, and training); actively drive continuous improvements and optimizations for team processes, quality improvements, faster build times, and lower maintenance
Support review and interpretation of mechanical system studies, and field data; perform daily task prioritization and risk mitigation; participate in cross-functional meetings providing mechanical BIM expertise to inform design decisions

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management, engineering technology or related discipline; OR associates or vocational certification in mechanical design, construction drafting, or design technologies
1+ years of experience in a 3D mechanical or plumbing modeling

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Occupational trade school qualification or experience working in a mechanical technical role or in the mechanical field
3+ years of experience working with mechanical systems
Working knowledge of the International Code Council (ICC) codes governing mechanical systems and ASHRAE fundamentals
Proficiency with CAD-suite (NX) and Autodesk tools such as Revit, Navisworks, and/or SolidWorks
Proficiency in clash detection, federated modeling, interdisciplinary coordination workflows, and constructability reviews for large-scale or high-rise projects
Experience modeling mechanical systems in industrial environments
Hands-on field experience overseeing mechanical systems installations

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position is based in Starbase, TX and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
Must be willing to travel to various SpaceX locations for mission critical projects
Flexible to work extended hours and/or weekends to align with residential project deadlines and site operations

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected].

About the Company

SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

SpaceX builds and launches reusable rockets and spacecraft for NASA, the military, and companies, and it runs Starlink, a satellite internet service for homes and businesses. In 2020, its Dragon capsule became the first privately built spacecraft to carry astronauts to the International Space Station. Its Falcon 9 rocket lands its first stage so the booster can fly again, which cuts launch costs, while Starlink beams internet from low-orbit satellites to small dishes for a monthly fee. SpaceX also owns xAI, maker of the Grok chatbot and owner of the social network X, and is building Starship, a fully reusable rocket meant to carry people to the Moon and Mars. Elon Musk founded SpaceX in 2002, and it is based in Starbase, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Starbase, Texas
Founded: 2002

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