The opportunity
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.
What you'll do
Build and lead a high-performing team of data center technicians, systems: engineers, and infrastructure specialists supporting Hawthorne and all SpaceX sites (including remote/branch locations and future expansions).
Own end-to-end data center hardware lifecycle: capacity planning, procurement, rack/stack, cabling, power distribution, cooling (air and liquid), high-density compute (GPU/AI clusters), storage arrays, and networking gear.
Establish and enforce hardware standards, configuration baselines, and: operational procedures aligned with DISA STIG, NIST, ICD 705, and SpaceX security requirements for TS/SCI environments.
Drive high-availability operations: monitoring, incident response, change management, preventive maintenance, and rapid recovery for classified and unclassified data center environments.
Partner with network, security, facilities, and compute teams on power,: cooling, cabling, and interconnect design for new builds and expansions (including modular and hyperscale approaches).
Manage vendor relationships, hardware roadmaps, spares strategy, and budget: for data center infrastructure across sites.
What they're looking for
- Implement DCIM tools, telemetry, and automation for capacity, environmental, and asset tracking.
- Ensure compliance with physical security, TEMPEST, and SCIF/SAPF requirements: for classified hardware environments.
- Hire, develop, and retain talent; set clear expectations, conduct performance: management, and foster a culture of ownership, technical excellence, and urgency.
- Travel as needed to SpaceX sites to support stand-ups, audits, and major incidents (estimated 10–25%).
