SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

FACILITIES ENGINEER (CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE)

As a member of the critical infrastructure team, you will help design, build, activate and maintain some of the world’s most technically advanced manufacturing facilities. You will be able to operate with autonomy to solve diverse and complex problems, excel at managing multiple projects at a time and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. As a facilities engineer, you will be the extreme owner of provided tactical and strategic scheduling and interfacing all work across the organization. You will work directly with other managers, supervisors, leads, technicians and external vendors to support these goals and have the opportunity to drive real global impact, ultimately leading to making life multiplanetary. The position is based in Hawthorne, CA.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide tactical scheduling and strategic long range planning expertise to our critical infrastructure and operations team.
• Schedule and plan all facilities repair and maintenance work across the organization, respond to tickets, communicate with clients (external/internal) and provide status updates as needed
• Assist the Facilities Manager(s) in all aspects of project implementation
• Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close-out
• Provide campus wide reporting on departmental spend, ticketing, and other metrics as requested
• Perform job walk-downs with vendors, engineers, supervisors, and managers as needed
• Work with the purchasing department to ensure vendors are approved, vetted and insured
• Assist with badging, ITAR and NDA requirements, and safety training
• Interact with engineers, contractors, fabricators, and project stakeholders
• Ensure purchase orders are accurate with no cost over runs

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline
• 2+ years of experience with the design or build of MEP building systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of facility vendor and contract management
• 2+ years of professional experience writing queries with SQL
• Experience building dashboards with Tableau, Power BI, or equivalent
• Knowledge of HVAC operation and design principles including refrigeration, chillers, boilers, and air handling equipment
• Experience with plumbing design and operation including domestic water, waste water, venting, and storm systems
• Experience with critical power infrastructure including UPS systems, backup generators, and automatic transfer switches
• Ability to quickly assess an issue and assist technicians with troubleshooting and repair
• Ability to work in a high-concentration, high-stress environment, under possible extended work hours and tight deadlines
• Acute attention to detail, ability to see interactions with other systems to avoid problems
• Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to easily navigate through different computer software programs
• Ability to create and update RFPO’s and facilities work orders in an ERP software
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Communication skills for relaying data (verbally and in-writing) between other employees, vendors, and customers
• Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic directions

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Hawthorne, CA area
• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Ability to remain focused while working in hazardous environments, while wearing appropriate PPE
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
• Must be able to travel to other SpaceX sites as needed (up to 25%)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    Pay range:    Facilities Engineer/Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year    Facilities Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year    

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; 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/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.