SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

Data Center Safety Engineer (Electrical)

Environmental Health & SafetyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMemphis, TN, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial/systems engineering, chemical engineering, fire protection engineering, or a related field.
Experience programming programmable logic controllers, administering Internet of Things devices, and scripting or coding for automation or data analysis.
Proficiency with process failure mode and effects analysis, root cause analysis, statistical process control, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
Experience with computer-aided engineering or computational fluid dynamics tools such as Ansys.
Hands-on experience in data centers, critical facilities, or mission-critical environments.
Must meet U.S. export-control eligibility requirements as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Responsibilities

Oversee electrical safety programs, including arc-flash analysis, lockout/tagout, and safe work practices for uninterruptible power supplies, power distribution units, switchgear, and generators.
Conduct regular risk assessments of power systems, cooling infrastructure, fire and smoke risks, energy storage, and human factors.
Perform failure mode and effects analysis, HAZOP studies, and other structured risk assessments for critical systems.
Ensure proper grounding, bonding, and power-quality monitoring and telemetry to prevent equipment damage and personnel injury.
Validate automatic transfer switch and generator failover procedures from a safety perspective.
Monitor and mitigate risks related to cooling failures, hot spots, thermal runaway, and extreme temperature and humidity conditions.
Establish safe operating limits and emergency response procedures for computer room air conditioning and computer room air handler equipment, chillers, energy storage systems, and liquid cooling systems.
Develop, maintain, and regularly drill emergency response plans for power loss, cooling failure, fire, water events, and other critical incidents.
Ensure compliance with applicable National Fire Protection Association, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, International Electrotechnical Commission, local building and fire codes, Uptime Institute guidelines, and ISO 45001 standards.
Occasionally travel to support other critical computing infrastructure.

Desired Qualifications

Certified Safety Professional credential.
Professional Engineer license.
Certified Energy Manager credential or data-center-specific credentials.
National Fire Protection Association-related certifications.

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.

DATA CENTER SAFETY ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL)

The Environmental Health and Safety team is seeking highly driven engineers to establish both human and system safety controls throughout the expansion of SpaceX's large-scale AI infrastructure and supercomputing facilities in the Memphis area. This role is critical in ensuring high-density critical infrastructure meets rigorous control reliability requirements enabling the safe rapid scaling of compute capacity to meet aggressive deployment timelines. The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of electrical system architecture, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and energy storage system architecture.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Oversee electrical safety programs including arc-flash analysis, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and safe work practices on UPS, PDUs, switchgear, and generators
Conduct regular risk assessments of power systems, cooling infrastructure, fire/smoke, energy storage, and human factors
Perform Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), HAZOP studies, and other structured risk assessments for critical systems
Ensure proper grounding, bonding, and power quality monitoring/telemetry to prevent equipment damage and personnel injury
Validate automatic transfer switch (ATS) and generator failover procedures from a safety perspective
Monitor and mitigate risks related to cooling failures, hot spots, thermal runaway, and extreme temperature/humidity conditions
Establish safe operating limits and emergency response procedures for CRAC/CRAH, chillers, energy storage systems, and liquid cooling systems
Develop, maintain, and regularly drill emergency response plans for power loss, cooling failure, fire, water events, and other critical incidents
Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (NFPA, OSHA, IEC, local building/fire codes, Uptime Institute guidelines, ISO 45001, etc.)
Oversee electrical safety programs including arc-flash analysis, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and safe work practices on UPS, PDUs, switchgear, and generators
Conduct regular risk assessments of power systems, cooling infrastructure, fire/smoke, and human factors
Ensure proper grounding, bonding, and power quality monitoring/telemetry to prevent equipment damage and personnel injury
Validate automatic transfer switch (ATS) and generator failover procedures from a safety perspective
Monitor and mitigate risks related to cooling failures, hot spots, thermal runaway and extreme temperature/humidity conditions
Establish safe operating limits and emergency response procedures for CRAC/CRAH, chillers, energy storage and liquid cooling systems
Develop, maintain, and regularly drill emergency response plans for power loss, cooling failure, fire, water events, and other critical incidents

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial/systems engineering, chemical engineering, fire protection engineering, or related field

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

Experience with programming PLCs, IoT device administration, and scripting/coding for automation or data analysis
Proficiency with PFMEA, root cause analysis, statistical process control, and structured problem-solving methodologies
Experience with CAE / CFD tools (Ansys)
CSP (Certified Safety Professional)
PE (Professional Engineer) license
CEM (Certified Energy Manager) or data-center-specific credentials
NFPA-related certifications
Hands-on experience in data centers, critical facilities, or mission-critical environments
Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, enthusiasm for the mission of enabling multi-planetary life

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Memphis, TN area
Position occasionally requires the ability to travel and support other critical computing infrastructure

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.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected].

About the Company

SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

SpaceX builds and launches reusable rockets and spacecraft for NASA, the military, and companies, and it runs Starlink, a satellite internet service for homes and businesses. In 2020, its Dragon capsule became the first privately built spacecraft to carry astronauts to the International Space Station. Its Falcon 9 rocket lands its first stage so the booster can fly again, which cuts launch costs, while Starlink beams internet from low-orbit satellites to small dishes for a monthly fee. SpaceX also owns xAI, maker of the Grok chatbot and owner of the social network X, and is building Starship, a fully reusable rocket meant to carry people to the Moon and Mars. Elon Musk founded SpaceX in 2002, and it is based in Starbase, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Starbase, Texas
Founded: 2002

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