Mechanical Engineer, HVAC (Facilities) at SpaceX
Cape Canaveral, FL, United States
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.
MECHANICAL ENGINEER, HVAC (FACILITIES)
SpaceX is currently seeking talented individuals for a mechanical engineer position on the facility engineering team in Cape Canaveral. As a mechanical engineer, you will oversee design, construction and operations of HVAC systems that are critical to production and launch. You will be accountable for overseeing existing system performance and modifications, new system design and construction, companywide specifications/compliance, capital project management and preventative maintenance efforts.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Act as a primary technical advisor on the HVAC design, construction, controls and equipment operations across all production, launch and general facilities
Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew
Analyze existing asset performance and find ways to optimize existing systems
Work with internal customers on HVAC design requirements, construction schedules and costs
Set priorities and drive agenda on all install and repair projects to meet schedules
Manage external design consultants, contractors, technicians, and equipment suppliers
Design and build building automation systems to remotely monitor and control equipment
Monitor critical production and launch assets, identify failure modes and ways to improve reliability
Oversee HVAC preventative maintenance programs
Prepare plans, details, specifications and cost estimates for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and general piping systems
Confer with internal teams to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information
Establish and coordinate the maintenance and safety procedures, service schedule, and supply of materials required to maintain equipment
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or other engineering discipline
2+ years of professional experience with HVAC system design, environmental sensors/components, industrial system monitoring, and/or data collection systems
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar design software
Professional Engineer license
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings and schematics
Strong fundamental understanding of psychometrics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamic processes and their relation to HVAC related applications
Familiarity with building and or process heating/cooling load calculations to derive HVAC equipment specifications. Experience with hand and software-based derivations
Professional experience with clean-room system design and maintenance
Familiarity with HVAC/facility monitoring hardware and software
Familiarity with hands on experience trouble shooting hydronic and air side equipment (i.e. chillers, cooling towers, air-handling units, HEPA filtration, packaged DX units, split DX units, air distribution, and industrial filtration/ventilation)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral
Willing to work in extreme outdoor environments - heat, cold, rain, wind, open ocean
Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
When necessary, must be willing to work long hours and weekends to support launch and critical project timelines
Must be willing to travel
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.
