Senior Facilities Lead, Aerospace & Defense Plant

Stealth Mode; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Singularity, an aerospace and defense startup in Gardena, CA, seeks a hands-on facilities leader to maintain existing infrastructure and steer future buildouts. You’ll oversee capital projects, maintenance, vendor relations, and safety programs across a growing campus.

The role requires 5+ years in facilities or plant engineering in a manufacturing setting, with experience in utilities, permits, and startup budgets. ITAR readiness is valued.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in facilities, plant engineering, or maintenance management at a manufacturer.
• Working knowledge of industrial utilities: 480V three-phase distribution, HVAC, process cooling.
• You have run capital or tenant improvement projects, pulled permits, and managed contractors.
• Vendor and subcontractor management: scoping, bidding, and enforcing contracts.
• Experience in both pilot/ R&D and volume production environments.
• Cal/OSHA general industry familiarity.
• Startup budget mindset; able to build processes with minimal existing documentation.

Responsibilities

• Infrastructure and capital projects: scope, permit, run, and close out tenant improvements.
• Operations and maintenance: stand up preventive maintenance and oversee production equipment.
• Vendor, landlord, and money: manage vendors, bids, schedules, and landlord relationships.
• Safety and compliance: support EHS execution and pass AHJ inspections.

Skills

Facilities leadership

Capital projects management

Vendor management

Cal/OSHA familiarity

Budget management

Job description

Singularity, an aerospace and defense startup in Gardena, CA, seeks a hands-on facilities leader to maintain existing infrastructure and steer future buildouts. You’ll oversee capital projects, maintenance, vendor relations, and safety programs across a growing campus.

The role requires 5+ years in facilities or plant engineering in a manufacturing setting, with experience in utilities, permits, and startup budgets. ITAR readiness is valued.