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Facilities Specialist, Solar Cell Factory (Starlink)

SpaceX · Bastrop, TX

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Level
Specialist
Team
Reliability
Degree
Required
Experience asked
3+ years
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
Today

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A specialist reliability role at SpaceX (aerospace & defense) in Bastrop, TX. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.

They ask for
3+ years · degree required
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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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
Less than usual (3+ 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 act as the liaison for multiple service contracts such as janitorial, DI water systems, pest control, fuel distribution, landscaping, waste management, and related areas
  • ◆Partner with Purchasing on the RFP/bid process for multiple service contracts
  • ◆Coordinate operational schedules for vendors to keep SpaceX operations running
  • ◆Work with suppliers to increase efficiency in service delivery
  • ◆Ensure vendors meet SpaceX standards while delivering promised services, materials, and craftsmanship in the agreed timeframe
  • ◆Manage the traffic of operational requests and follow through completing of tasks that require support from vendors SpaceX engages in continued service contract
  • ◆Interact with tradesman, contractors and building officials to coordinate and execute maintenance repair of facilities support equipment
  • ◆Direct system repairs of facilities, HVAC equipment, electrical systems, fire protection, water and plumbing infrastructure, paint, and grounds keeping
  • ◆Coordinate and facilitate furniture requests to align with site standards
  • ◆Manage fleet vehicle requests, insurance, tags, and maintenance

Qualifications

  • ✓High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • ✓3+ years of experience in facilities maintenance, operations, or coordination

Preferred qualifications

  • ✓Facilities Management Professional (FMP), Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification
  • ✓Experiencing organizing work with multiple trades
  • ✓Degree in architecture, engineering, project management, construction management, or related field
  • ✓Organized and self-driven; capable of working independently with little direction
  • ✓Ability to drive continuous improvement through innovation and creativity

Requirements

  • ✓Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and provide 24x7 on-call support in emergency situations
  • ✓Comfortable managing several projects at once and adjusting quickly when strategic priorities change

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 specialist, solar cell factory (starlink)

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