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Equipment Reliability Engineer (Starlink/Akoustis)

SpaceX · Canandaigua, NY

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Level
Engineer
Team
Reliability
Base pay
$100k–$130k
Degree
Required
Experience asked
1+ years
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
6 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level reliability role at SpaceX (aerospace & defense) in Canandaigua, NY. Provide 24/7 on-call support of all critical activities and emergency situations.

They ask for
1+ years · degree required
Tools it names
AutoCAD
Base pay
$100k–$130k
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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How this role compares

Against 10 other live reliability postings in New York.

Base pay
About 9% below similar roles

Typical $106k–$146k, from 7 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (1+ vs 7+)

Similar roles usually ask 7+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • EHS / safety 36%
  • Root cause 36%
  • PLC 27%
  • Lean 27%
  • Six Sigma 27%
  • Team leadership 27%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for AutoCAD, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 1+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverageLifts up to 30 lbs

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at SpaceX

    Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.

  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

    One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.

  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

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    If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.

  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

This plant: SpaceX in Canandaigua

2 other open roles at this site.

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Responsibilities

  • ◆Lead internal project teams, consulting engineers, and contractors through the full mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and maintenance process to deliver projects on time and within budget
  • ◆Provide technical engineering support to ensure all construction and maintenance work complies with codes, standards, and specifications
  • ◆Coordinate maintenance, repairs, and upgrades for HVAC, electrical, cranes, and facility systems to maintain high uptime and reliability
  • ◆Manage the capital expenditure process, including reviews, approvals, and execution of site projects to meet technical requirements, budgets, and deadlines
  • ◆Support onboarding and commissioning of new equipment while implementing reliability programs to reduce downtime before equipment enters production
  • ◆Responsible for achieving equipment uptime and target metrics by identifying and implementing continuous improvement actions
  • ◆Respond to facility emergencies and maintain readiness procedures to protect operations from environmental threats

Qualifications

  • ✓Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or another engineering discipline
  • ✓1+ years of experience in the design, installation, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, or reliability improvement of either facility mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems or semiconductor manufacturing equipment

Preferred skills and experience

  • ✓Direct work experience in a semiconductor manufacturing environment and facility systems
  • ✓Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar engineering design software
  • ✓Experience in conceptual design and budgeting for capital projects
  • ✓Experience managing contracts for large capital projects
  • ✓Experience leading engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) processes for aerospace or heavy industrial projects
  • ✓Experience with electrical and power distribution systems
  • ✓Knowledge of HVAC operation and design principles, including refrigeration, chillers, boilers, and air handling equipment
  • ✓Experience with plumbing systems, including domestic water, wastewater, venting, and storm systems
  • ✓Experience with critical power infrastructure, including UPS systems, backup generators, and automatic transfer switches
  • ✓Experience developing and implementing process or design solutions with minimal impact to operations
  • ✓Familiarity with the National Electrical Code, ASHRAE, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and International Building Code

Requirements

  • ✓Provide 24/7 on-call support of all critical activities and emergency situations.
  • ✓Ability to stand, crawl, stoop, and push or lift up to 30 lbs. unassisted
  • ✓Ability to operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts when needed
  • ✓Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed to meet critical milestones
  • ✓This position will sit 100% onsite in our Canandaigua, NY facility. Remote work not considered
  • ✓Aptitude to work as part of a team and independently

requirements

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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.

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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.

Equipment reliability engineer (starlink/akoustis)

Akoustis is now operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of SpaceX providing industry leading RF filters using patented XBAW technology to help drive the mission of making human life multi-planetary, while also connecting the world through Starlink. Our work helps further the impact that Starlink is already making on millions of users around the world, while allowing us to broaden that reach dramatically and continue connecting the unconnected here on earth.

Pay range

Equipment Reliability Engineer/Level I: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year

Equipment Reliability/Level II: $115,000.00 - $160,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use

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