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SpaceX · Canandaigua, NY · Production · first seen 2026-10-17
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Equipment Reliability Engineer (Starlink/Akoustis)

Akoustis, a wholly owned subsidiary of SpaceX, manufactures industry-leading RF filters using patented XBAW technology for Starlink and other missions. This role supports both the Starlink constellation and global connectivity while advancing multi-planetary capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead internal project teams, consulting engineers, and contractors through full mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and maintenance
  • Provide technical engineering support ensuring all construction and maintenance work complies with codes, standards, and specifications
  • Coordinate maintenance, repairs, and upgrades for HVAC, electrical, cranes, and facility systems to maintain high uptime and reliability
  • Manage capital expenditure process including reviews, approvals, and execution of site projects to meet technical requirements, budgets, and deadlines
  • Support onboarding and commissioning of new equipment while implementing reliability programs to reduce downtime before production entry
  • Achieve equipment uptime and target metrics by identifying and implementing continuous improvement actions
  • Respond to facility emergencies and maintain readiness procedures to protect operations from environmental threats

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or another engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of experience in design, installation, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, or reliability improvement of facility mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems or semiconductor manufacturing equipment

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Direct work experience in semiconductor manufacturing environment and facility systems
  • AutoCAD, Revit, or similar engineering design software
  • Conceptual design and budgeting for capital projects
  • Managing contracts for large capital projects
  • EPC (engineering, procurement, construction) processes for aerospace or heavy industrial projects
  • Electrical and power distribution systems
  • HVAC operation and design principles, including refrigeration, chillers, boilers, and air handling equipment
  • Plumbing systems including domestic water, wastewater, venting, and storm systems
  • Critical power infrastructure including UPS systems, backup generators, and automatic transfer switches
  • Developing and implementing process or design solutions with minimal operational impact
  • National Electrical Code, ASHRAE, NFPA, and International Building Code

Additional Requirements

  • Provide 24/7 on-call support for critical activities and emergencies
  • 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
  • Willingness to work extended hours and weekends to meet critical milestones
  • 100% onsite at Canandaigua, NY facility. Remote work not considered
  • Ability to work as part of a team and independently

Compensation

Pay range:

  • Equipment Reliability Engineer/Level I: $100,000 to $130,000 per year
  • Equipment Reliability Engineer/Level II: $115,000 to $160,000 per year

Actual level and base salary determined on case-by-case basis based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Additional compensation includes long-term incentives in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, potential discretionary bonuses, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan discount. Benefits include comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, 3 weeks paid vacation, 10+ paid holidays per year, and paid sick leave.

ITAR Requirement

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.