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Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.\nHVAC DESIGN ENGINEER (FACILITIES) \nAs a member of the construction and infrastructure team, you will design, build, and activate some of the world’s most technically advanced manufacturing facilities. You will be the subject matter expert on all HVAC, compressed air, piping, dust collection and other critical fluid systems at HQ. You will have the opportunity to utilize your knowledge, experience, and creativity to develop novel solutions at the cutting edge of space technology. This role involves design, analysis, testing, and manufacturing of fluids system elements. You will work with other construction engineers, architects and internal customers to support these goals and have the opportunity to drive real global impact, ultimately leading to making life multiplanetary. The position is based in Hawthorne, CA. \nRESPONSIBILITIES: \nResponsible for owning and being the subject matter expert on fluid/HVAC components across campus - compressors, heat exchangers, pumps, valves and dust collection systems.\nPerform CAD modeling and design of these systems.\nPerform fluid analyses for pressure balance, component design allowable, and consumables determination.\nWork with interdisciplinary customers to ensure the component will meet the requirements of production, avionics, GNC, mission operations and other SpaceX programs.\nEnsure designs are manufacturable and reliable; work with the production team to ensure a smooth transition to a reliable manufacturing process that has minimal design engineering sustainment engineering required.\nMaterial selection, sizing and procurement support. \nBASIC QUALIFICATIONS \nBachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.\n1+ years of professional experience working with various fluids components such as valves, pumps, COPVs, compressors, heat exchangers, pressure transducers, or temperature sensors. \nPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: \nMaster’s degree in an engineering discipline.\nHands-on experience with fluid (liquid and/or gas) handling systems.\nExperience using data acquisition equipment, as well as test instrumentation and control components: pressure transducers, thermocouples, resistance temperature detectors, relays.\nExperience with HVAC systems and air ducting.\nExperienced in NX or other CAD packages with a solid understanding and application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5-1994 and tolerance stack-up analysis.\nExperience with structural analysis methods in order to optimize hardware to strength requirements as well as to evaluate for life and fracture.\nExperience with pressurized structures and/or lightweight aerospace structures. \nADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: \nWilling to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed. \nCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:\nPay Range:\nLevel 1: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00\nLevel 2: $115,000.00 - $160,000.00\nYour 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.\nBase 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 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. 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