Mechanical Engineer

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Job description

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.

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

As a member of the construction projects team, you will work with engineers across multiple disciplines in the design, procurement, and build of infrastructure at our College Station facility. This is a hands-on role responsible for the planning and execution of new facility construction and renovation projects with emphasis on mechanical, piping, HVAC, and utility systems. You will work with construction project managers, facility engineers, designers, 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 the SpaceX campus a world-class facility. This position is based in College Station, TX.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead a project team of engineers, consultants, and contractors throughout the engineering, procurement, and construction process
• Manage the design, development, and issuance of drawings, documentation, and reports for large commercial or industrial-type facility and infrastructure projects
• Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines from conceptual design through closeout and activation
• Lead and/or contribute to the design of HVAC systems for various facilities including office, warehouse, and industrial spaces
• Use fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer knowledge as required to design tubing and piping systems
• Prepare plans, details, specifications, and commercial bid documents for plumbing, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and general piping systems
• Conduct research that tests and analyzes the feasibility, design, operation, and performance of equipment, components, and systems
• Recommend designs/modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions
• Estimate costs and submit bids for engineering and construction projects, and prepare contract documents
• Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time with multiple parties
• Review and evaluate the work of consultants, contractors, and other external parties
• Responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing various construction projects simultaneously
• Accountable for accurate budgeting and cost forecasting
• Oversee project schedule accuracy and milestone reporting to engineers, contractors, fabricators, and project stakeholders
• Coordinate and schedule work with internal SpaceX teams and external general/sub-contractors

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or other engineering discipline
• 2+ years of professional experience with the design and build of large commercial or industrial-type projects
• Experience with mechanical/process piping/HVAC system design and/or project execution

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of construction experience with working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing
• Direct field experience with day-to-day management on a construction site
• Experience in conceptual design and budgeting
• Experience in contract management for large capital projects
• Experience in managing the engineering, procurement, and construction process for heavy industrial-type projects
• Experience with ASME B31.3 and B31.9 fluid systems
• Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience creating and implementing process/design solutions with minimal impact to business operations
• Able 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 and ability to see interactions with other systems to avoid problems
• Familiarity with National Electrical Code, ASHRAE, National Fire Protection Association, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), and International Building Code
• Competency with CAD programs (AutoCAD, Revit, Siemens NX, BIM/Navisworks or similar)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical ability to perform hands-on work in various environments, including heat, cold, rain, and tight quarters
• Ability to work onsite at our College Station, TX facility (Remote work not considered)
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Ability to travel as needed
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted

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 EEOCompliance@spacex.com. 

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This is a — role in the Engineering, Construction and Energy field (Manufacturing and hardware engineering) at SpaceX.

The closest occupation in the official wage statistics is Mechanical engineers (a match by name, so treat it as an estimate). Nationally its median pay is $104,110 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025), employment is projected to change by +11.2% between 2025 and 2035, and the typical entry route is: Bachelor's degree.

In the College Station-Bryan, TX area the median for this occupation is $83,760 a year with 100 jobs (BLS OEWS, May 2025). This is a statistic for the occupation, not an offer from this employer.

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The city

The job is in College Station, TX. Below is what the official statistics say about living and working there.

How College Station compares. Among the 120 largest places in Texas, College Station is #31 by population, #119 for homeownership (#1 = highest), #116 for household income (#1 = highest), #5 for long commutes (#1 = fewest). Its county, Brazos County, is #128 of 254 counties for average pay ($54,374).

The place in numbers

College Station has 124,570 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.4% of the population of Texas. It covers 51 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 2,435 people per square mile. The median age is 22.9, 36% younger than the state median (22.9 against 35.6).

Housing

The median gross rent is $1,194 a month (rent plus utilities), 15% below the state median ($1,194 against $1,403). Over a year that is 28.1% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $346,700, which is 6.8 times the median household income ($50,900); a ratio above 5 usually means buying is out of reach without savings or a second income. 35.4% of households own their home, 43% below the state average (35.4% against 62.6%). A low ownership share points to a rental-heavy market with more apartments and shorter stays.

Work and pay

The College Station-Bryan, TX metropolitan area has 134,040 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $44,470 a year, 13% below the national median ($44,470 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are office and administrative support (19,490 jobs, median $36,490); educational instruction and library (18,410 jobs, median $60,770); food preparation and serving related (16,160 jobs, median $28,330). The area is most specialised in educational instruction and library (2.4 times) and food preparation and serving related (1.4 times), where the share of workers is well above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($96,570) and healthcare practitioners and technical ($77,400). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Brazos County was 3.5%. 60.9% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Brazos County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.

Getting around

Among workers, 69.5% drive alone, 2.8% use public transit, 4.0% walk, 12.2% work from home. 5.0% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 71% below the state average (5.0% against 16.9%).

People and education

56.5% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 67% above the state share (56.5% against 33.8%). 12.8% of residents were born outside the United States, 27% below the state share (12.8% against 17.6%). The poverty rate is 29.2%, 112% above the state rate (29.2% against 13.8%).

Climate

The warmest month is Aug, averaging 86°F (29.8°C), and the coolest is Jan at 49°F (9.3°C). About 1,069 mm (42 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; May is the wettest month (119 mm) and Feb the driest (66 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.

Nearby cities to compare

Closest cities in this guide: Bryan (8 miles, similar rent); Huntsville (45 miles, rent 13% lower); Conroe (51 miles, rent 17% higher); The Woodlands (55 miles, rent 53% higher). Rent differences are against College Station; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.

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What is the Mechanical Engineer job at SpaceX?

A private-sector role in engineering, construction and energy (manufacturing and hardware engineering) listed 55 days ago. The full description is on this page and on the employer's page.

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College Station, TX.

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What is the cost of living there?

Median rent in College Station is $1,194 a month and median household income $50,900 (ACS 2020–2024).

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• Job data: SpaceX careers page public feed (listing dated 2026-09-15). The job disappears from this site when it disappears from the source.
• Wages and projections: BLS OEWS (May 2025) and Employment Projections 2025–35.
• City and county figures: Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, BEA, BLS QCEW and LAUS, NASA POWER climatology; distances from Census Gazetteer coordinates.

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