Job brief: Sr. Data Center Safety Engineer (AI Supercomputer)

What JoRoute checked · Checked by JoRoute

• Listed on SpaceX's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-04 (3 days ago); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-06.
• The apply link opens boards.greenhouse.io, the address SpaceX's board gives for this job.
• No other listing with this title and place on this board in the last 90 days.
• No layoff notices (WARN) under this name in the state files JoRoute reads.

What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

• Pay: Not published
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: Memphis, TN
• Posted: 2026-09-29

What the job asks · Employer's own words, not checked

Level: Senior. The title says "Sr".

Must have

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial/systems engineering, chemical engineering, fire protection engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of professional experience in electrical power systems, critical-facility operations, manufacturing, quality and/or design engineering role
• CSP (Certified Safety Professional)
• PE (Professional Engineer) license
• CEM (Certified Energy Manager) or data-center-specific credentials
• Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S.

Conditions

• This is not a 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
• employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/…

Main duties

• 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

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How it compares · Compared by JoRoute from listings

• Typical listed pay for engineer jobs in Memphis, TN: $137k a year (6 listings, 2 employers). This listing does not publish pay to compare.
• Across SpaceX's 2,895 open listings, 60% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How SpaceX hires

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