Job brief: BIM Specialist - Mechanical Systems Modeling (Starbase)

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: Starbase, TX
• Posted: 2026-11-04

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

Level: Entry level. The posting asks for 1+ years of experience.

Must have

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management, engineering technology or related discipline;
• OR associates or vocational certification in mechanical design, construction drafting, or design technologies
• 1+ years of experience in a 3D mechanical or plumbing modeling
• 3+ years of experience working with mechanical systems
• Must be willing to travel to various SpaceX locations for mission critical projects
• Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S.

Conditions

• Flexible to work extended hours and/or weekends to align with residential project deadlines and site operations
• 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

• Develop, maintain, and upgrade detailed 3D BIM models of mechanical systems (heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, ducting, fans/exhaust, air filtration sy…
• Own, draft, redline, and maintain mechanical schematics, diagrams, and shop drawings, and prepare related documentation while coordinating 3D model placement…
• Integrate mechanical systems with architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, and production tooling for Starship facilities in a safe, economical and r…
• Generate construction documents, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), schematics, isometrics and equipment schedules, and as-built drawings from BIM …
• Act as a liaison between project stakeholders, internal tooling teams, production leadership, responsible engineers, internal design and construction teams, …

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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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