Electrical Safety Architect for Data Center Infra

SpaceX; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Memphis, TN is seeking a DATA CENTER SAFETY ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL) to establish robust electrical safety controls for expanding AI infrastructure and supercomputing facilities. You will oversee arc-flash analysis, LOTO, grounding, and safe operation across UPS, PDUs, switchgear, generators, and cooling systems.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in electrical system design, thermodynamics, energy storage, and risk assessments (FMEA/HAZOP).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial/systems engineering, chemical engineering, fire protection engineering, or related field.
• Experience with PLCs, IoT device administration, and scripting for automation or data analysis is preferred.
• PFMEA, root cause analysis, SPC, and structured problem-solving methodologies are expected.
• CAEs/CFD tools such as Ansys are advantageous.
• PE license and related certifications (CSP, CEM, NFPA) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical safety programs including arc-flash analysis, LOTO, and safe work practices on UPS, PDUs, switchgear, and generators.
• Conduct risk assessments of power systems, cooling infrastructure, fire/smoke, energy storage, and human factors.
• Perform FMEA/HAZOP and other risk assessments for critical systems.
• Ensure grounding, bonding, and power quality monitoring to prevent damage and injuries.
• Validate ATS and generator failover procedures from a safety perspective.
• Monitor cooling failures, hot spots, thermal runaway, and extreme conditions.
• Develop emergency response plans for power loss, cooling failure, fire, and water events.

Skills

PLC programming

IoT device administration

Automation scripting

PFMEA

Root cause analysis

Statistical process control

Structured problem-solving

Ansys

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

PE (Professional Engineer) license

Tools

Ansys

Job description

Memphis, TN

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 ofenabling 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 isnota 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
• 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 .

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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 [e-mail] .

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