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Sr. Mechanical Engineer (HVAC)

SpaceX· Facilities - Hawthorne
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Hawthorne, CA$135k - $190kfull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Senior mechanical engineer specializing in HVAC and fluid systems to design, analyze, test, and manufacture fluid system components for SpaceX facilities. Based in Hawthorne, CA, with responsibilities spanning CFD/ CAD modeling, fluid analyses, and collaboration with production and cross-disciplinary teams to ensure manufacturability and reliability.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for owning and being the subject matter expert on fluid/HVAC components across campus – compressors, heat exchangers, pumps, valves and dust collection systems.
  • Perform CAD modeling and design of these systems.
  • Perform fluid analyses for pressure balance, component design allowable, and consumables determination.
  • Work with interdisciplinary customers to ensure the component will meet the requirements of production, avionics, GNC, mission operations and other SpaceX programs.
  • Ensure designs are manufacturable and reliable; work with the production team to ensure a smooth transition to a reliable manufacturing process that has minimal design engineering sustainment engineering required.
  • Material selection, sizing and procurement support.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
  • 5+ years of professional experience working with various fluids components such as valves, pumps, COPVs, compressors, heat exchangers, pressure transducers, or temperature sensors.

Skills

Required:HVAC and fluid systems designCAD modelingFluid analyses
Nice to have:NX or CAD with GD&TStructural analysisData acquisition and test instrumentation

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives including company stock or long-term cash awards
  • Discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and 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 paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave as per policy
Last updated Sep 9, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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