Facilities Engineer, Launch Infrastructure

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, LAUNCH INFRASTRUCTURE

As a Facilities Engineer at SpaceX, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the design, coordination, construction and documentation of critical systems and facilities supporting launch operations. This position emphasizes technical leadership across multiple disciplines to design, build, activate infrastructure, and drive cross-functional site-wide improvements to support SpaceX’s mission of enabling human life on Mars. You will collaborate with a group of elite designers, engineers, and construction project managers across multiple disciplines to design, build, and commission infrastructure that will enable human life on Mars.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and issue drawings, design documentation, and reports for spaceport construction projects Create, coordinate, and manage workflows for smooth integration of building information modeling (Revit/Civil 3D) models and geographic information systems (GIS) between in‑house work and those completed by contractors Perform all calculations necessary for site development, facility infrastructure, and underground utilities for new facility and renovation projects Build and manage geospatial platforms such as ArcGIS, Civil 3D, Revit, and other relevant software to support planning, design, and analysis Drive coordination and design necessary to obtain local, state, and federal permits as it relates to construction projects Use geospatial platforms to construct new map features and edit existing features such as parcels, roads, utilities, and buildings Manage construction projects in the field, including quality control, conflict resolution, and coordination of a multi‑discipline contractor team Assist in piloting new technologies and implementing adopted technologies such as drones, virtual reality, augmented reality, 360 cameras, and laser scanning Complete project control tasks, including project strategy, developing detail roadmap, scheduling, budgeting, and cost control

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline 1+ years of hands‑on experience in design, analysis and/or construction

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) or Professional Engineering (PE) license Experience with project management of major construction projects including estimating, cost control, schedule, and contractor management Proficiency in REVIT, NX, ArcGIS and/or Civil 3D platforms Proficiency reading and interpreting equipment schematics, P&IDs, OEM manuals, and construction drawings Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while maintaining a high sense of urgency in a high‑paced, challenging work environment Ability to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations using first principles and engineering fundamentals even with partial information Self‑motivated and able to work collaboratively in a team environment Strong interpersonal, diplomacy, and communication skills for summarizing accomplishments in fast‑paced environments; detail‑oriented, organized, with a high sense of urgency Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency, Smartsheet, Jira, or project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral Provide 24/7 on‑call support for critical activities and emergency situations; ability to work extended hours, evenings, weekends, and in dynamic operational environments Occasional travel to SpaceX sites (e.g., ~10%); flexibility in schedules due to operational needs Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise using appropriate personal protective equipment

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 reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io . #J-18808-Ljbffr Latent AI