Mission-Critical Data Center Safety Engineer

SpaceX; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Memphis is seeking a DATA CENTER SAFETY ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL) to lead electrical safety programs for high-density AI infrastructure and cooling systems. You will perform risk assessments, ensure compliance with NFPA/OSHA/IEC standards, and validate ATS/generator failover from a safety perspective.

The role requires hands-on experience with electrical systems, arc-flash analyses, LOTO, UPS, PDUs, power distribution, and data-center safety culture to enable rapid, safe scaling of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Experience with electrical safety programs and risk assessments.
• Strong understanding of electrical system architecture and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical safety programs including arc-flash analysis, 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 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 ATS and generator failover procedures from a safety perspective.
• Monitor and mitigate risks related to cooling failures, hot spots, thermal runaway, and extreme conditions.
• Establish safe operating limits and emergency response for CRAC/CRAH, chillers, energy storage, and liquid cooling systems.
• Develop, maintain, and drill emergency response plans for power loss, cooling failure, fire, water events, and other incidents.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA, OSHA, IEC, local codes, Uptime Institute guidelines, ISO 45001.

Skills

PLC programming

IoT administration

Automation scripting

PFMEA

Root cause analysis

Statistical process control

Ansys CAE

CSP certification

PE license

CEM credential

NFPA certifications

Data center experience

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Ansys

Job description

SpaceX in Memphis is seeking a DATA CENTER SAFETY ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL) to lead electrical safety programs for high-density AI infrastructure and cooling systems. You will perform risk assessments, ensure compliance with NFPA/OSHA/IEC standards, and validate ATS/generator failover from a safety perspective.

The role requires hands-on experience with electrical systems, arc-flash analyses, LOTO, UPS, PDUs, power distribution, and data-center safety culture to enable rapid, safe scaling of