Mission-Critical Data Center Facilities Engineer

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) plan

Paid vacation (3 weeks)

Paid holidays

Medical, vision and dental coverage

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Data Center Facilities Specialist to operate and maintain the MEP systems that power mission-critical data centers. You will manage cooling plants, UPS and generator systems, switchgear, building controls, and associated infrastructure with a focus on zero unplanned interruptions.

The role requires hands-on maintenance, adherence to safety standards, and collaboration with engineers and internal customers to ensure reliable operations and readiness for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years operating or maintaining HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or data center critical-infrastructure systems.
• 2+ years operating or maintaining data center critical infrastructure systems.
• Experience in mission-critical environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to keep data center MEP systems in peak condition and develop SOPs, MOPs, and EOPs.
• Operate, inspect, and repair critical data center infrastructure including chilled-water plants, CRAH/CRAC units, UPS, and generators.
• Work with electrical and controls stakeholders on switchgear, lighting, motors, UPS, and transfer switches.
• Perform daily inspections, verify setpoints, and report deficiencies before outages.
• Disassemble, inspect, troubleshoot, reassemble, and test pumps, cooling equipment, and other mechanical systems.
• Read and interpret schematics, one-lines, piping diagrams, and manufacturer literature for maintenance and repair.

Skills

HVAC systems

Data center infrastructure

Electrical safety

BMS knowledge

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PLC control systems

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Job description

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Data Center Facilities Specialist to operate and maintain the MEP systems that power mission-critical data centers. You will manage cooling plants, UPS and generator systems, switchgear, building controls, and associated infrastructure with a focus on zero unplanned interruptions.

The role requires hands-on maintenance, adherence to safety standards, and collaboration with engineers and internal customers to ensure reliable operations and readiness for