Facilities Engineer

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 (STRUCTURES)

Our Starbase Facilities Engineering team is responsible for the design, modification and maintenance of existing SpaceX facilities in Starbase, TX. This role is highly collaborative in nature due to the dynamic environment, rapid development, and changing requirements. This exceptional candidate must also have the ability to seek out and resolve issues through close interaction with other team members, departments, end-users, and outside vendors. You will work with construction managers, engineers, vendors and internal partners/customers to support these goals. You will have the opportunity to drive positive change and own projects from start to finish, with the goal of making Starbase a great place to live, work, manufacture & launch rockets!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a member of the team you can expect:

• Work with the facilities team and end user in order to operationalize the post-construction building operations and maintenance functions (asset-management)
• Coordinate with end user and facilities team for building operations and maintenance
• Write and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close-out
• Perform project control tasks, including project scheduling, budgeting, and cost control
• Manage all aspects of multi-discipline construction projects in the field
• Interact with contractors, fabricators, owners, and clients
• Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time
• Oversee and own full lifecycle of projects to achieve on-time and under budget delivery with customer satisfaction
• Manage tools and folder systems relating to the organization of our construction projects
• Provide budgetary cost based upon the preliminary scope of the project
• Gather proposals from architects, engineers and contractors; assign contracts upon receipt of all proposals
• Develop the final cost and schedule for the project, and implement controls as needed to manage cost, schedule and scope
• Facilitate city, county, and governmental approvals
• Coordinate project implementation and track project status
• Manage night shift contractors as project work requires
• Take on new projects ad-hoc as the business needs
• A dynamic role doing what you’re best at; designing and building infrastructure, housing, amenities, and community spaces for future of the program

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, structural engineering, or other engineering discipline
• 1+ years of engineering, project management, construction management, facilities management, mechanical or civil or structural engineering via project team, research, internship, and/or professional experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong ability to use data and analysis to make fast data-driven decisions.
• Professional Engineering (PE) or Structural Engineering (SE) license
• Knowledge of American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) steel manual, American Concrete Institute (ACI) code 318, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 7, and International Building Codes (IBC)
• Experience creating structural detail drawings in AutoCAD, Revit, NX, Solidworks or similar drafting programs
• Knowledge of RISA, ETABS, SAP2000, S-Concrete, ANSYS, FEMAP or similar analysis design programs
• Ability to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations using first principles and engineering fundamentals even with partial information. Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals
• Experience working at a nimble engineering organization or in a highly technical position that required a scrappy, entrepreneurial manner to accomplish tasks with tight time or budget constraints
• Excelled in ultra-competitive environments. You’ve nailed a podium finish in engineering, math, or science competitions, achieved scores in the top percentile of scholastic or standardized tests, or demonstrated other incredible feats of intellectual achievement
• Experience building hardware or have a passion for contributing to a work product that operates in the real world

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Perform hands-on work in all environments (heat, cold, rain), in tight quarters or at heights
• Must be able to work extended hours, holidays and weekends as needed
• Remain focused while working in hazardous environments, while wearing appropriate PPE
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs unassisted

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

Facility Engineer/Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year

Facility 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.