Job brief: Liquefied Natural Gas Process/Project Engineer

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• Listed on SpaceX's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-04 (4 days ago); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-06.
• The apply link opens boards.greenhouse.io, the address SpaceX's board gives for this job.
• No other listing with this title and place on this board in the last 90 days.
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• Pay: Not published
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: Starbase, TX
• Posted: 2026-05-18 · over 60 days ago

What the job asks · Employer's own words, not checked

Level: Mid level. The posting asks for 3+ years of experience.

Must have

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or petroleum engineering
• 3+ years of relevant experience in liquefied natural gas (LNG) processing, cryogenics, or the natural gas industry
• Must be willing to travel to other launch sites in support of build and operational activities and launches; travel requirement is up to 15%
• Availability to work extended hours and weekends as needed; flexibility is required
• Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, operating heavy equipment and machinery, and performing the physical requirements of the …
• Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review.

Conditions

• Occasionally exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments - heat, cold, rain
• Push/Pull: Up to ≤ 50 lbs. (unassisted) 15 minutes or less per day
• Lift/Carry: Up to ≤ 25 lbs. (unassisted) 15 minutes or less per day
• 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/…

Main duties

• Provide engineering and project management support for methane liquefaction systems and natural gas pipeline installations
• Coordinate with internal multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to align on high-level technical decisions
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firms on the design and build of natural gas pipeline and methane liquefaction infrastructure
• Manage relationships with third-party contractors and vendors for core equipment (e.g., compressors, heat exchangers, cryogenic systems), ensuring deliverabl…
• Oversee project execution from concept to commissioning, conducting regular progress reviews, site visits, and adjustments to maintain schedule, safety, and …

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• Across SpaceX's 2,900 open listings, 60% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How SpaceX hires

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