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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 28 days SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 52% of SpaceX's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
- high 1459 stale, 43 reposted of 2,362 open
- Hiring momentum
- 3062 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SpaceX's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SpaceX.
About this role
As a Sr. Mechanical Engineer on the Construction Projects Team at SpaceX, you will lead the design and implementation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems for large capital projects. Your responsibilities will include managing project teams, developing design documentation, negotiating contracts, and resolving field conflicts. This role requires hands-on work in various environments and may involve travel to other SpaceX facilities.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SpaceX as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline
- 5+ years of professional experience with the design or build of MEP building systems
Nice to have
- Primary experience with electrical and power distribution systems (<600Vac)
- Knowledge of HVAC operation and design principles including refrigeration, chillers, boilers, and air-handling equipment
- Experience with plumbing design and operation including domestic water, wastewater, venting, and storm systems
- Working knowledge of delta/wye transformers, building lighting, building construction specifications, and facility grounding
- Experience with critical power infrastructure including UPS systems, backup generators, and automatic transfer switches
Worth weighing
- This role requires you to be onsite - remote or hybrid work will NOT be considered
- Must be able to 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
- Must be able to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
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Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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