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SpaceX · 22 hours ago

Wastewater Engineer (Starlink)

Bastrop, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars and is seeking a Wastewater Engineer for the Starlink manufacturing program. The role involves taking ownership of an ultrapure process water plant and ensuring the consistency of operations to support high-volume production for next-generation devices.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Demonstrate extreme ownership in the construction, activation, and operation of a new commercial ultrapure process water treatment facility

Design, implement, and productionize mechanical and fluid systems that meet SpaceX and regulatory requirements

Interpret lab analysis, data streams, and operator feedback to effectively maintain safe and effective plant operations

Develop, implement, maintain, and improve operational procedures, methods, and process equipment

Form strong partnerships with internal and external counterparts, including but not limited to manufacturing operations and engineering, environment health and safety (EHS), facilities construction and maintenance teams, representatives of regulatory bodies, OEM equipment manufactures, and supplier representatives

Identify and champion continuous improvement projects

Develop project plans, budgets, and cost/benefit analysis for implementation of new processes or machines

Monitor and communicate area status and risks

Qualification

Wastewater treatmentMechanical designFluid systemsLean manufacturingProcess PFDsP&IDsProject managementData analysisTeam collaborationProblem solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline

1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment or with fluids/mechanical/electromechanical design and analysis (internship or project team experience is applicable)

Able to work all shifts and available for weekends as needed

Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position

Able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted

Able to work outside with hand tools

Able to stand, climb, walk and work with object overhead

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

Preferred

3+ years hands-on project experience in wastewater treatment

Experience with process parameters and engineering units for temperature, pressure, flow, and power

Ability to read and understand process PFDs, P&IDs, 2D and 3D CAD drawings, construction drawings, and BOMs

Experience with mechanical equipment and systems requiring the isolation of the malfunction, disassembly of industrial machinery, and repair/replacement of bearings, gears, structural components

Experience with lock out tag out, job hazard analysis, and hot work permitting

Experience applying lean manufacturing principles

Experience taking products from research and development into production