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Sr. Mechanical Engineer - Memphis

SpaceXSI Southaven, MS On-site senior full-time

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Description

SpaceXSI 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, SpaceXSI is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary and expanding consciousness to the stars.

As a member of the data center engineering team you will design, build, and activate some of the world’s most technically advanced data center facilities. You will be the subject matter expert on thermal management, pumping, flow control, HVAC, and other critical fluid systems. You will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge, experience, and creativity to develop novel solutions at the cutting edge of data center and compute technology.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for owning and being the subject matter expert on fluid/HVAC components across data center builds – chillers, pumps, dry coolers, chemical treatment, water storage, building pressurization, comfort heating/cooling, heat exchangers, pumps, valves and systems
  • Perform CAD modeling and design of these systems. Deconflict your design with other disciplines in three dimensions
  • Perform fluid analyses for pressure balance, component design allowable, and consumables determination
  • Coordinate with procurement, construction and other disciplines to select, apply and procure equipment to your design that meets the timeline, cost profile and performance required for the build
  • When designing for internal manufacturing partners, ensure designs are manufacturable and reliable; work with the production team to ensure a smooth transition to a reliable manufacturing process that has minimal design engineering sustainment engineering required

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • 10+ years of professional experience working with various fluids components such as valves, pumps, COPVs, compressors, heat exchangers, pressure transducers, or temperature sensors

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Proven track record of effective management and leadership
  • Consulting experience in the data center market – AI-specific experience preferred
  • Hands-on experience with fluid (liquid and/or gas) handling systems
  • Experience using data acquisition equipment, as well as test instrumentation and control components: pressure transducers, thermocouples, resistance temperature detectors, relays
  • Experience with HVAC systems and air ducting
  • Experienced in REVIT with a solid understanding and application of parametric design tools and software
  • Ability to work independently

Additional Requirements:

  • Willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

Skills

Required

  • CAD modeling
  • fluid analyses
  • HVAC systems
  • thermal management
  • pumping
  • flow control

Nice to have

  • consulting
  • data center market
  • fluid handling systems
  • data acquisition equipment
  • REVIT
  • parametric design tools

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