60 applicants

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Original Job Post

SpaceX · 4 days ago

HVAC Engineer

Texas, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$95K/yr - $115K/yr

1+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports

Air conditioning cooling load calculations, heat loss calculations following ASHRAE codes

Lead and/or contribute to design of HVAC systems for various facilities: office, large warehouse, rocket, and customer payload

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 structural 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

Qualification

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HVAC Systems DesignHVAC Systems MaintenanceClean-room DesignPanel Circuit AssignmentLoad Center BalancingSystem DesignUPS SystemsBackup GeneratorsAutomatic Transfer SwitchesHVAC MonitoringAutoCAD

Required

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, physics, aerospace engineering, or other engineering field

1+ years of professional experience in design and/or maintenance of industrial HVAC systems

Preferred

Professional experience with clean-room design and maintenance

Professional experience with panel circuit assignment and load center balancing

Previous professional experience with system design, sizing, specification and installation of UPS systems, backup generators, and automatic transfer switches

Familiarity with HVAC/facility monitoring hardware and software

Intermediate level of experience with AutoCAD

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