Mechanical Engineer, HVAC (Facilities)Posted today

Cape Canaveral, FLManufacturing

The opportunity

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.

What you'll do

  • 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

What they're looking for

  • 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