Facilities Engineer (Fluids & Cryogenics)

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.

FACILITIES ENGINEER (FLUIDS & CRYOGENICS)

As a Facilities Engineer (Fluids & Cryogenics) at our Starlink Production facility, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, integrity, and efficiency of our mechanical systems. You will be responsible for troubleshooting, evaluating, and improving various mechanical systems, including compressed air, cryogenic, and hydronic systems site-wide. Your expertise will drive continuous improvement initiatives, support sustainability goals, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Additionally, you will be tasked with designing upgrades and overseeing the installation of new mechanical systems and processes, with the goal of creating a world-class facility that can support the mission of connecting people across the globe and enabling life beyond Earth. This position is based in Redmond, Washington.

• Lead the design, installation, and maintenance of industrial compressed air systems, including compressors, dryers, filters, receivers, piping, and controls

• Lead the design, installation and maintenance of industrial cryogenic systems, including liquid nitrogen, liquid argon, and gaseous nitrogen

• Support the operation and maintenance of plant utility systems, including process exhaust fans, pumps, chillers, compressors, reverse osmosis skids and other critical equipment

• Perform equipment sizing, selection, and engineering calculations for pumps, valves, pressure vessels, compressors, and related mechanical systems

• Assist in troubleshooting and root cause analysis for equipment failures, system-level issues, and safety-related concerns

• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to improve reliability of critical mechanical assets

• Monitor and optimize utility system performance with a focus on equipment reliability, energy efficiency, and lifecycle cost reduction

• Review engineering drawings, P&IDs, equipment submittals, and technical specifications to ensure design integrity and compliance

• Assist with commissioning, acceptance testing, startup, and shutdown activities for mechanical utility systems

• Collaborate with controls, automation, and electrical teams to integrate mechanical equipment with PLC, SCADA, and BMS platforms

• Manage contractors and vendors for maintenance activities and capital projects, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget adherence

• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards for mechanical systems, pressure vessels, piping, cryogenics, and safety

• Provide rapid response for emergency troubleshooting and restoration of critical utility systems to minimize production downtime

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or a related engineering discipline

• 1+ years of professional experience with compressed air systems, cryogenic systems, and other industrial utility systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Advanced degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or a related engineering discipline

• Previous experience overseeing the design and installation of process gas and cryogenic piping systems

• Proven ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment

• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail

• Strong working knowledge of fluid