SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

Mechanical Engineer

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMcGregor, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or another engineering discipline.
At least 2 years of professional experience designing and building aerospace, large commercial, or industrial-type projects.
Experience with mechanical or process piping and HVAC system design and/or project execution.
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, or variable shifts as site operations require.
Ability to perform hands-on work in heat, cold, rain, tight quarters, or at heights.
Ability to remain focused in hazardous environments while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted and stand and move for most of the day.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Responsibilities

Lead a project team of engineers, consultants, and contractors throughout engineering, procurement, and construction.
Manage the design, development, and issuance of drawings, documentation, and reports for aerospace, large commercial, or industrial facility and infrastructure projects.
Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines from conceptual design through closeout and activation.
Lead or contribute to HVAC system design for office, warehouse, rocket, and customer-payload facilities.
Apply fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and heat-transfer knowledge to design tubing and piping systems as needed.
Research and analyze the feasibility, design, operation, and performance of equipment, components, and systems.
Recommend designs or modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
Develop and test models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess feasibility, operating-condition effects, potential new applications, and the need for modification.
Estimate costs, 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, ventilation, air conditioning, and general piping systems.
Review and evaluate the work of consultants, contractors, and other external parties.
Plan, coordinate, and execute multiple construction projects simultaneously.
Maintain accurate budgets and cost forecasts.
Oversee project schedule accuracy and milestone reporting to engineers, contractors, fabricators, and project stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications

At least 5 years of construction experience and working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Direct field experience managing day-to-day construction-site activities.
Experience with conceptual design and budgeting.
Experience managing contracts for large capital projects.
Experience managing engineering, procurement, and construction for aerospace or heavy industrial projects.
Experience with ASME B31.3 and B31.9 fluid systems.
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience creating and implementing process or design solutions with minimal impact on business operations.
Ability to assess issues quickly and assist technicians with troubleshooting and repair.
Ability to work in a high-concentration, high-stress environment under possible extended hours and tight deadlines.
Attention to detail and ability to identify interactions with other systems to prevent problems.
Familiarity with the National Electrical Code, ASHRAE standards, National Fire Protection Association standards, American Society of Mechanical Engineers standards, and the International Building Code.

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.

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

As a member of the Texas Construction Projects team, you will work with engineers across multiple disciplines in the design, procurement, and build of infrastructure at our rocket development and test facility. This position is based out of McGregor, TX.

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

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

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

5+ years of construction experience with working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing
Direct field experience with day-to-day management on a construction site
Experience in conceptual design and budgeting
Experience in contract management for large capital projects
Experience in managing the engineering, procurement, and construction process for aerospace or heavy industrial-type projects
Experience with ASME B31.3 and B31.9 fluid systems
Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously
Experience creating and implementing process/design solutions with minimal impact to business operations
Able to quickly assess an issue and assist technicians with troubleshooting and repair
Ability to work in a high-concentration, high-stress environment under possible extended work hours and tight deadlines
Acute attention to detail and ability to see interactions with other systems to avoid problems
Familiarity with National Electrical Code, ASHRAE, National Fire Protection Association, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), and International Building Code

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Role may require extended hours, weekend work, and shift schedules that vary depending on site operational needs; flexibility required
Perform hands-on work in all environments (heat, cold, rain), in tight quarters, or at heights
Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Remain focused while working in hazardous environments and wearing appropriate PPE
Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted and stand and move for the majority of the day

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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