Manager, Facilities at SpaceX

Department: Starbase Spaceport - FacilitiesEducation: education_required

Location: Austin, Texas
Type: Full-time
Level: lead/mgmt
Posted: Sep 17, 2026

Description

SpaceX is hiring a Facilities Manager to keep mechanical systems operational across multiple sites, lead technicians, manage scheduling and forecasting, oversee contractors and preventative maintenance, support projects, track performance metrics, and provide 24/7 on-call troubleshooting. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least three years of hands-on technical experience in construction, facility maintenance, or HVAC systems and controls, and is based onsite in Austin, Texas, with travel and extended-hours availability.

Required Skills

Mechanical systems
HVAC controls
Preventative maintenance
Building management
Contract oversight
Scheduling
Emergency repairs

Additional Information

Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalency certificate
Required Previous Experiences: At least 3 years of hands-on technical experience in construction, facility maintenance, or HVAC systems and controls
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
Knowledge of building management, automated facilities monitoring, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, telecommunications, fire suppression, and generator systems
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong work ethic, continuous improvement, and teamwork
Project oversight and stakeholder management
Translation Company Name: SpaceX