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Facilities Mechanical Specialist

SpaceX · Bastrop, TX

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Level
Specialist
Team
Reliability
Degree
Required
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A specialist reliability role at SpaceX (aerospace & defense) in Bastrop, TX. Manage, coordinate, and provide liaison for construction projects and maintenance operations at the SpaceX Bastrop Campus to ensure vendors meet SpaceX and regulatory standards while delivering promised services, materials, and craftsmanship.

They ask for
5+ years · degree required
Tools it names
AutoCAD

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Reliability Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $124k–$135k.

Median of the low and high ends of 9 live postings that list pay, out of 55 reliability engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 54 other live reliability postings in Texas.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $124k–$135k, from 8 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (5+ vs 4+)

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Root cause 47%
  • SAP 25%
  • Automation 25%
  • Team leadership 24%
  • FMEA 22%

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Responsibilities

  • ◆Manage, coordinate, and provide liaison for construction projects and maintenance operations at the SpaceX Bastrop Campus to ensure vendors meet SpaceX and regulatory standards while delivering promised services, materials, and craftsmanship
  • ◆Interact with tradesman, contractors, and building officials to coordinate and execute maintenance, repair, and installation of facilities support equipment
  • ◆Direct system repairs of HVAC equipment, electrical systems, fire protection, water and plumbing infrastructure
  • ◆Direct construction projects performed at the facility to ensure that the work is safely completed with minimal interruption to operations
  • ◆Assist engineering team with budgetary trades, drawings, and design to ensure projects meet design intent and can be completed on time and within budget
  • ◆Keep accurate records of daily logs, progress reports, and financial reports
  • ◆Willing to support as needed

Qualifications

  • ✓High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • ✓5+ years of professional experience working with HVAC, pneumatic, mechanical, or electrical systems

Preferred skills and experience

  • ✓Degree or certificate in HVAC technology from an accredited technical school or college
  • ✓Knowledge in the following areas: HVAC, electrical safety, pneumatic principles, tubing, pipe-fittings, rotating machinery (pumps, air compressors, etc.), and a variety of mechanical fasteners
  • ✓Experience working with chiller plants, direct outside air supply (DoAS), air recirculating units (ARU) in industrial or commercial environments
  • ✓Ability to understand schematic diagrams and architectural plans
  • ✓Knowledge and understanding of building management and construction best practices
  • ✓Knowledge and understanding of commercial and industrial mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems Previous experience with project management and scheduling software
  • ✓Basic proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit
  • ✓Experience with project management of major construction projects including estimating, cost control, schedule, and contractor management
  • ✓Experience reading, reviewing, and approving shop and fabrication drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals
  • ✓Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while maintaining a high sense of urgency in a high-paced, challenging work environment
  • ✓Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively
  • ✓Manufacturing facility experience

Requirements

  • ✓Ability to work at elevated heights
  • ✓Physical effort with lifting and carrying materials or equipment (up to 25 lbs.)
  • ✓Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
  • ✓Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
  • ✓Must be available to work overtime hours and weekends when needed based on site operational needs; flexibility required
  • ✓Valid driver’s license
  • ✓Occasional travel may be required to support projects at other sites

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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 .

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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 mechanical specialist

As a member of the construction projects team you will work with a group of elite engineers and specialists across multiple disciplines to design, build, and activate infrastructure for a variety of projects at the SpaceX Bastrop Campus. This role is responsible for the design, build, and activation of infrastructure, facilities improvements and large capital projects. You will have the opportunity to drive positive change in a fast-paced and low-drag environment. This includes owning tasks/projects from start to finish, with the goal of making the SpaceX campus a world-class facility that can support the mission of enabling life beyond Earth. This position is based in Bastrop, Texas (Austin area).

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