Lead MEP Design Engineer

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

8h•$135,000 - $215,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of SpaceX’s critical infrastructure team, the Lead MEP Design Engineer helps design, build, activate, and maintain advanced manufacturing facilities. The role leads a group of engineers across multiple disciplines in designing, building, and activating infrastructure that enables orbital launch capability. It requires autonomy in solving complex problems, managing multiple projects, and working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or another engineering discipline.
At least 5 years of professional engineering experience focused on the design or construction of structural infrastructure.
Professional Engineering (PE) license.
Ability to relocate to the Hawthorne, California area if not already local; the position is not remote or hybrid.
Ability to work extended hours and weekends occasionally when needed.
Ability to stand, crawl, stoop, and push or lift up to 30 pounds unassisted.
Ability to operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts when needed.
Must meet the stated U.S. export-control eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain required authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the AISC Steel Construction Manual, ACI 318, ASCE 7, and the International Building Code (IBC).
Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar design software.
Experience with SAP 2000, STAAD Pro, RISA-3D, Etabs, or similar analysis software.
Knowledge of permitting processes involving building departments or environmental agencies.
Knowledge of other disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, piping, geotechnical, and surveying.
Experience managing major construction projects, including estimating, cost control, scheduling, and contractor management.
Experience with conceptual layouts and high-level trade studies.
Experience with detailed engineering design and development.
Experience preparing requests for proposals or quotes and issuing contracts.
Experience supervising construction through completion.
Experience managing work punch lists and obtaining certificates of occupancy with building officials.
Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead multidisciplinary engineers and third-party engineers of record through civil, mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
Perform civil and structural design and analysis calculations for structural steel and concrete.
Develop and issue drawings, design documentation, calculations, and reports for aerospace, industrial, and commercial projects.
Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close-out.
Manage civil and structural aspects of construction projects.
Interact with contractors, fabricators, owners, and clients.
Conduct onsite engineering inspections and field observations.
Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time.
Provide technical engineering support and information to ensure construction and maintenance comply with standards, codes, and specifications.

Benefits

Potential eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards.
Potential discretionary bonuses.
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Medical coverage.
Vision coverage.
Dental coverage.
401(k) retirement plan.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Various discounts and perks.
Up to 3 weeks of accrued paid vacation.
10 or more paid holidays per year.
Paid sick leave pursuant to company policy.