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Mechanical Engineer (Data Center MEP Systems)

SpaceX· Launch Infrastructure - Starbase
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Starbase, TXfull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

MEP Engineer specializing in mechanical and plumbing to design, specify, and commission cooling and fluid systems for data center infrastructure, with responsibilities spanning design reviews, startup walkthroughs, and liaison with vendors and other disciplines.

Responsibilities

  • Design and specify mechanical cooling systems for data center facilities: chilled water plants, CRAH/CRAC units, air handling units, and cooling towers
  • Own plumbing system design: domestic water, sanitary, storm drainage, makeup water, and process piping for cooling systems
  • Evaluate and specify facility liquid cooling infrastructure (direct-to-chip, rear-door heat exchangers, immersion cooling)
  • Perform heat load calculations, airflow modeling, and capacity planning to ensure design requirements are met
  • Develop piping design, pump sizing, and hydraulic calculations for chilled water and condenser water loops
  • Review and coordinate mechanical/plumbing drawings with architectural, electrical, structural, and fire protection disciplines
  • Support commissioning of mechanical systems: functional performance testing, integrated systems testing (IST), and level 5 commissioning for critical cooling infrastructure
  • Work directly with equipment vendors (chillers, CRAH units, pumps, cooling towers) on technical specifications and factory witness testing
  • Troubleshoot operational issues in existing facilities — water treatment, pump cavitation, control valve failures, capacity shortfalls
  • Support due diligence and technical evaluation for new site selection, including utility water availability and existing mechanical infrastructure condition

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in mechanical/plumbing design for mission-critical facilities, data centers, or comparable industrial environments

Skills

Required:Mechanical/Plumbing designHeat load calculations and airflow modelingPiping design and hydraulicsDrawing review and coordination

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Health, dental, vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company matching
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Relocation assistance (as applicable)
  • Eligibility for SpaceX employee benefits where applicable
Last updated Jul 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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