Mechanical Engineer, HVAC (Facilities)

MECHANICAL ENGINEER, HVAC (FACILITIES)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports Run air conditioning cooling load calculations and heat loss calculations following ASHRAE standards Lead and/or contribute to the 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. § 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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

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 Aff… or requiring reasonable accommodation should reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Spacex