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Sr. Facilities Engineer (Fluids & Cryogenics)

SpaceX· Facilities - Redmond
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Redmond, WA$135k - $190kfull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Senior facilities engineer specializing in fluids and cryogenics at SpaceX Starlink Production facility (Redmond, WA); responsible for design, installation, operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of mechanical utility systems including compressed air, cryogenics, and hydronic systems, with emphasis on safety, compliance, reliability, and energy efficiency.

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.

Qualifications

  • 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

Skills

Required:Compressed air systemsCryogenic systemsP&IDs and drawings reviewPreventive and predictive maintenanceRoot cause analysis
Nice to have:Project managementCodes and standards (ASME, NFPA, OSHA, ANSI, API)

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives (stock or long-term cash awards)
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • 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
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation plus 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick time in Washington state
  • Company shuttles from Seattle to Redmond office (Mon-Fri)
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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