Sr. Facilities Engineer (Fluids & Cryogenics)

SpaceX • Redmond, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Sr. Facilities Engineer (Fluids & Cryogenics) at SpaceX's Starlink Production facility in Redmond, Washington, you will be instrumental in ensuring the safety, integrity, and efficiency of mechanical systems. Your responsibilities will include troubleshooting, evaluating, and enhancing various mechanical systems such as compressed air, cryogenic, and hydronic systems across the site. You will drive continuous improvement, support sustainability objectives, and ensure adherence to safety and environmental regulations. The role also involves designing upgrades and supervising the installation of new mechanical systems and processes to create a world-class facility capable of supporting global connectivity and enabling life beyond Earth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or a related engineering discipline
• 5+ years of professional experience with compressed air systems, cryogenic systems, and other industrial utility systems
• Physical ability to perform hands-on work in various environments, including heat, cold, rain, and tight quarters
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Ability to travel occasionally as required by project needs
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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 dynamics, thermodynamics, and process engineering
• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment, including positive displacement pumps, rotary screw compressors, vacuum pumps, process fans and other utility equipment's
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including ASME, NFPA, OSHA, ANSI, and API
• Demonstrated project management skills with experience leading capital projects, managing equipment vendors, and coordinating cross-functional engineering teams
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, integrated team environment with daily interaction across technicians, engineers, and managers

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Lead 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.
• Lead 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Various other discounts and perks
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law
• Company shuttles for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior