Job brief: Mechanical Facilities Engineer (Starlink)

What JoRoute checked · Checked by JoRoute

• Listed on SpaceX's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-04 (3 days ago); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-07.
• 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.
• No layoff notices (WARN) under this name in the state files JoRoute reads.

What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

• Pay: Not published
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: Bastrop, TX
• Posted: 2026-09-22

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 mechanical engineering or other engineering discipline
• 3+ years of professional experience in design and maintenance of industrial HVAC/plumbing systems
• 5+ years of professional experience in designing and maintaining industrial HVAC, plumbing, mechanical systems
• Capacity to thrive in high-concentration, high-stress environments, with flexibility to work extended hours as required
• Ability to travel occasionally as required by project needs
• Valid driver's license

Conditions

• Physical ability to perform hands-on work in various environments, including heat, cold, rain, and tight quarters
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• 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 support for the design, operation, improvement, and troubleshooting of all facility mechanical components and systems, including HVAC, pl…
• 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

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How it compares · Compared by JoRoute from listings

• Typical listed pay for mechanic and technician jobs in Texas: $69k a year (124 listings, 22 employers). This listing does not publish pay to compare.
• Across SpaceX's 2,898 open listings, 59% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How SpaceX hires

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