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Facilities Engineer, Mechanical (Starlink)
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A Facilities Engineer supports engineering activities surrounding planning, design, and maintenance in a number of indoor environments; including manufacturing facilities, power stations, hospitals, and offices.
$76,606 / year median in Texas
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Facilities Engineer, Mechanical (Starlink)
SpaceX
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Bastrop, Texas
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PERMANENT
Updated 09/01/2026
Job Description
Job Summary
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, MECHANICAL
(STARLINK)
As a member of the Construction Projects Team, you will work with engineers across multiple disciplines to design, build, and activate infrastructure that will enable SpaceX to achieve its long-term mission.& This team is responsible for the delivery of large capital projects to various internal customer groups across the company.& This position is based out of the Austin area. Travel may accompany this role, and based on business needs, opportunities to work at other SpaceX facilities may occur in the future.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead the project team, consulting engineers and contractors throughout the entirety of the mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning process
Develop and issue drawings, design documentation, and reports for aerospace, industrial, and commercial type projects
Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close-out
Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real-time
Coordinate with electrical utility provider for design/engineering to ensure reliable power service to critical site infrastructure
Interact with engineers, contractors, fabricators, and project stakeholders
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline
1+ years of professional experience with the design or build of MEP building systems
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Primary experience with electrical and power distribution systems (