Sr. Reliability Engineer (Critical Infrastructure)

Application ends: October 1, 2026
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Job Description

Job Detail
  • Lead internal project teams, consulting engineers and contractors throughout the entirety of the MEP engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and maintenance process
  • Provide technical engineering support/information to ensure construction/maintenance complies with all standards, codes, and specifications
  • Verify maintenance is being completed and coordinate all repair, build, and contingency systems efforts for HVAC, electrical, cranes, facility systems (e
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  • lighting, doors, roof leaks), security systems, and fire protection systems
  • Manage the design, development, and issuance of drawings, documentation, and reports for aerospace, large commercial or industrial type projects
  • Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time with multiple parties (internal and external)
  • Prepare and coordinate capital expenditure process; including reviews, approvals and execution of site capital projects ensuring technical specifications, budget and deadlines are met
  • Work with the AHJ to acquire building permits when appropriate, and ensure all certificates and final inspections have been obtained prior to project close out
  • Communicate and deliver building/maintenance activities and schedule to personnel, subcontractors and material suppliers to effectively and efficiently execute targeted deadlines
  • Ensure the reliability and maintainability of new and modified installations
  • Respond to facility emergencies and own facility readiness procedures for environmental threats
  • Write, negotiate, and manage scope across multiple disciplines related to MEP engineering


  • Basic Qualifications

    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
  • Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or engineering design software


  • Preferred Skills And Experience

    Direct field experience with day to day management of aerospace, heavy industrial or large commercial construction projects
  • Experience in conceptual design and budgeting
  • Experience in contract management for large capital projects
  • Experience in managing the engineering, procurement, and construction process for aerospace or heavy industrial type projects
  • Primary 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 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
  • Experience creating and implementing process/design solutions with minimal impact to business operations
  • Able to quickly assess an issue and assist technicians with troubleshooting and repair
  • Ability to work in a high-concentration, high-stress environment, under possible extended work hours and tight deadlines
  • Acute attention to detail, ability to see interactions with other systems to avoid problems
  • Familiarity with National Electric Code, ASHRAE, National Fire Protection Association, and International Building Code


  • Additional Requirements

    Provide 24/7 on-call support of all critical activities and emergency situations
  • This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Hawthorne, CA area
  • Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed
  • 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


  • Pay Range

    COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

    Sr
  • Reliability Engineer/Level III: $125,000
  • 00 – $175,000
  • 00/per year

    Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and 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 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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks
  • You also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & 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 requirements of the law


  • 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
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    SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and 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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