Job brief: Lead Mechanical Engineer, MEP

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 (4 days ago); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-08.
• 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: McGregor, TX
• Posted: 2026-07-30 · over 60 days ago

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

Level: Lead / staff. The title says "Lead".

Must have

• Travel may be required, and based on business needs, opportunities to support other SpaceX facilities may arise in the future.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline
• 2+ years of professional experience with the design or build of MEP building systems
• 1+ years of leadership experience leading teams, projects, or people
• Role may require extended hours, weekend work and shift schedules, that vary depending on site operational needs; flexibility required
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted

Conditions

• This role requires you to be onsite - remote or hybrid work will NOT be considered
• Must be able to travel to other SpaceX sites as needed (up to 25%)
• 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 technical leadership and direction to the project team, consulting engineers, and contractors throughout the full lifecycle of mechanical, electrical…
• Direct the development and issuance of engineering drawings, design documentation, and technical reports for aerospace, industrial, and commercial infrastruc…
• Lead the preparation, negotiation, and management of construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines, from initial award through final…
• Drive the real-time resolution of complex design and construction conflicts in the field, ensuring minimal impact to schedule and cost
• Lead coordination efforts with electrical utility providers on design and engineering activities to ensure reliable and resilient power delivery to critical …

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How it compares · Compared by JoRoute from listings

• Typical listed pay for mechanic and technician jobs across the U.S.: $71k a year (1,436 listings, 94 employers). This listing does not publish pay to compare.
• 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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