Mechanical Engineer, HVAC (Facilities)

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports
• Run air conditioning cooling load calculations, heat loss calculations following ASHRAE standards
• Lead and/or contribute to design of HVAC systems for various facilities: office, hangar, rocket, and customer payload environmental control systems
• Design HVAC systems to comply with ANSI/ASHRAE Standards 55, 62.1, 90.1
• Implement and execute HVAC system commissioning in compliance with ASHRAE Guideline 0 and Standard 202
• Confer with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information
• Research and analyze design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications
• Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications
• Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes to meet requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principles
• Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew
• Develop the mechanical and controls design of products, using drafting tools or computer-assisted design/drafting equipment and software
• Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure that machines and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications
• Conduct research that tests and analyzes the feasibility, design, operation, and performance of equipment, components and systems
• Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions
• Develop and test models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess feasibility, operating condition effects, possible new applications and necessity of modification
• Estimate costs and submit bids for engineering, construction, or extraction projects, and prepare contract documents
• Establish and coordinate the maintenance and safety procedures, service schedule, and supply of materials required to maintain machines and equipment in the prescribed condition
• Study industrial processes to determine where and how application of equipment can be made
• Use fluid dynamic, thermodynamic, and heat transfer scientific knowledge as required to design tubing and piping systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, physics, aerospace engineering, or other engineering discipline
• 1+ years of professional experience in design and/or maintenance of industrial HVAC systems

Prior Experience

• Professional experience with clean-room design and maintenance
• Professional experience with energy modeling and HVAC load calculations
• Previous professional experience with system design, sizing, specification and installation of HVAC chillers, pumps, boilers, air handlers, heat pumps, HEPA filtration and building automation
• Familiarity with HVAC/facility monitoring hardware and software
• Intermediate level of experience with AutoCAD / Revit

Additional Requirements

• Ability to pass Cape Canaveral Air Force Base background check
• Willing to travel to other SpaceX locations as necessary
• Work schedule may vary depending on site operational needs, and flexibility is required
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. unassisted
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position

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.