Facilities Engineer, Mechanical (Starlink)
SpaceX · Bastrop, TX
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Reliability
- Travel
- 25%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at SpaceX (aerospace & defense) in Bastrop, TX. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.
- They ask for
- 1+ years · degree required
- Day to day
- about 25% travel
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Reliability Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $125k–$140k.
Median of the low and high ends of 10 live postings that list pay, out of 57 reliability engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 56 other live reliability postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (1+ vs 4+)
Typical $124k–$135k, from 9 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 47%
- Team leadership 25%
- SAP 25%
- Automation 25%
- FMEA 23%
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This plant: SpaceX in Bastrop
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Full description from SpaceXAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Lead the project team, consulting engineers and contractors throughout the entirety of the mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning process
- ◆Develop and issue drawings, design documentation, and reports for aerospace, industrial, and commercial type projects
- ◆Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close-out
- ◆Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real-time
- ◆Coordinate with electrical utility provider for design/engineering to ensure reliable power service to critical site infrastructure
- ◆Interact with engineers, contractors, fabricators, and project stakeholders
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline
- ✓1+ years of professional experience with the design or build of MEP building systems
Preferred skills and experience
- ✓Primary experience with electrical and power distribution systems ( ADDITIONAL
Requirements
- ✓This role requires you to be onsite - remote or hybrid work will NOT be considered
- ✓Perform hands-on work in all environments (heat, cold, rain), in tight quarters or at heights
- ✓Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- ✓Remain focused while working in hazardous environments, while wearing appropriate PPE
- ✓Must be able to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
- ✓Must be able to travel to other SpaceX sites as needed (up to 25%)
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 .
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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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, mechanical (starlink)
As a member of the Construction Projects Team, you will work with engineers across multiple disciplines to design, build, and activate infrastructure that will enable SpaceX to achieve its long-term mission. This team is responsible for the delivery of large capital projects to various internal customer groups across the company. This position is based out of the Austin area. Travel may accompany this role, and based on business needs, opportunities to work at other SpaceX facilities may occur in the future.