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Mechanical Facilities Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX· Starlink Production Bastrop - Facilities
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Hybrid (Bastrop, TX)Full-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Mechanical Engineer focused on the design, operation, and upgrade of Starlink facility mechanical systems (HVAC, plumbing, building structures). Responsible for troubleshooting, improvements, project leadership, and ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency at SpaceX’s Bastrop, TX Starlink Production facility.

Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering support for the design, operation, improvement, and troubleshooting of all facility mechanical components and systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and building structures and systems
  • Coordinate downtime activities between maintenance, construction, and production teams to minimize disruptions
  • Drive mechanical system improvement projects using design change requests and advanced detection methods
  • Troubleshoot mechanical system problems, formulate maintenance protocols, service schedules, and coordinate material procurement for machinery upkeep
  • Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close-out
  • Collaborate within interdisciplinary teams to design, optimize, and maintain mechanical systems
  • Provide mechanical engineering support to facility technicians to troubleshoot existing electrical equipment and controllers
  • Oversee equipment installation, operation, and maintenance to meet specified parameters

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or other engineering discipline
  • 3+ years of professional experience in design and maintenance of industrial HVAC/plumbing systems

Skills

Required:Mechanical design and troubleshootingContract managementProject coordinationMaintenance planning
Nice to have:HVAC/plumbing system designAutoCAD/RevitStandards knowledgeConstruction project management
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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