SpaceX

Mechanical Engineer, HVAC (Facilities)

SpaceX • $80K — $110K *
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920In-Person
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Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field
  • 1+ years of experience in HVAC system design and maintenance
  • Knowledge of ASHRAE standards and HVAC system commissioning
  • Proficient with AutoCAD or Revit
  • Experience with clean-room environments and energy modeling

Responsibilities

  • Read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
  • Perform HVAC load and heat loss calculations according to ASHRAE standards
  • Design and lead HVAC systems for diverse facilities.
  • Implement system commissioning following ASHRAE guidelines
  • Collaborate with engineers to resolve system malfunctions and streamline operations
  • Conduct research to assess design feasibility and maintenance requirements
  • Estimate costs and prepare bids for engineering projects

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge environmental control systems for aerospace
  • Flexibility in work schedule based on operational needs
  • Ability to travel to various SpaceX locations for project needs
  • Involvement in innovative designs that meet stringent engineering standards
Full Job Description
MECHANICAL ENGINEER, HVAC (FACILITIES)

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports
  • Run air conditioning cooling load calculations, heat loss calculations following ASHRAE standards
  • Lead and/or contribute to design of HVAC systems for various facilities: office, hangar, rocket, and customer payload environmental control systems
  • Design HVAC systems to comply with ANSI/ASHRAE Standards 55, 62.1, 90.1
  • Implement and execute HVAC system commissioning in compliance with ASHRAE Guideline 0 and Standard 202
  • Confer with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information
  • Research and analyze design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications
  • Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications
  • Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes to meet requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principles
  • Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew
  • Develop the mechanical and controls design of products, using drafting tools or computer-assisted design/drafting equipment and software
  • Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure that machines and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications
  • Conduct research that tests and analyzes the feasibility, design, operation, and performance of equipment, components and systems
  • Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions
  • Develop and test models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess feasibility, operating condition effects, possible new applications and necessity of modification
  • Estimate costs and submit bids for engineering, construction, or extraction projects, and prepare contract documents
  • Establish and coordinate the maintenance and safety procedures, service schedule, and supply of materials required to maintain machines and equipment in the prescribed condition
  • Study industrial processes to determine where and how application of equipment can be made
  • Use fluid dynamic, thermodynamic, and heat transfer scientific knowledge as required to design tubing and piping systems

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, physics, aerospace engineering, or other engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of professional experience in design and/or maintenance of industrial HVAC systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Professional experience with clean-room design and maintenance
  • Professional experience with energy modeling and HVAC load calculations
  • Previous professional experience with system design, sizing, specification and installation of HVAC chillers, pumps, boilers, air handlers, heat pumps, HEPA filtration and building automation
  • Familiarity with HVAC/facility monitoring hardware and software
  • Intermediate level of experience with AutoCAD / Revit

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to pass Cape Canaveral Air Force Base background check
  • Willing to travel to other SpaceX locations as necessary
  • Work schedule may vary depending on site operational needs, and flexibility is required
  • Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. unassisted
  • Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position


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. a7 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

About SpaceX

SpaceX is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk. The company designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. SpaceX has developed the Falcon 1, Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Dragon spacecraft. The company was founded with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX has achieved several milestones in spaceflight, including the first privately-funded liquid-propellant rocket to reach orbit, the first privately-funded company to send a spacecraft to the International Space Station, and the first privately-funded company to send a human-rated spacecraft to orbit.
Learn more about SpaceX
Size
8,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
2002
* Ladders Estimates

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