Job brief: Sr. Mechanical Engineer

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: College Station, TX
• Posted: 2026-09-22

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

Level: Senior. The title says "Sr".

Must have

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or other engineering discipline
• 5+ years of professional experience with the design and build of large commercial or industrial-type projects
• 5+ years of construction experience with working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing
• Valid driver's license
• Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S.
• § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S.

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 travel as needed
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted

Main duties

• Lead a project team of engineers, consultants, and contractors throughout the engineering, procurement, and construction process
• Manage the design, development, and issuance of drawings, documentation, and reports for large commercial or industrial-type facility and infrastructure proj…
• Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines from conceptual design through closeout and activation
• Lead and/or contribute to the design of HVAC systems for various facilities including office, warehouse, and industrial spaces
• Use fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer knowledge as required to design tubing and piping systems

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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 (125 listings, 22 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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