Data Center Safety Engineer

SpaceX • Memphis, TN • 21h ago

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

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 (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc\kb\article\page&sys\id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .

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 EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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