Mechanical Engineer - Datacenter (Macrohard/Colossus) at xAI

On-site - Memphis, Tennessee, USA

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SpaceXAI is a small, highly motivated organization focused on engineering excellence and operating with a flat structure. Employees are expected to be hands‑on, communicate effectively, and contribute directly to the mission of creating AI systems that accurately understand the universe. This role, based in Memphis, TN, is a Mechanical Engineer in the Data Center department responsible for designing, building, and activating advanced data center facilities, specializing in thermal management, pumping, flow control, HVAC, and other critical fluid systems.

Requirements

Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of professional experience working with various fluid components such as valves, pumps, COPVs, compressors, heat exchangers, pressure transducers, or temperature sensors
  • Professional Engineering licensure
  • PE License
  • 10+ years of professional experience working with various fluid components such as valves, pumps, COPVs, compressors, heat exchangers, pressure transducers, or temperature sensors
  • Proven track record of effective management and leadership
  • Willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Performing CAD modeling and design of these systems and deconflicting the design with other disciplines in three dimensions
  • Performing fluid analyses for pressure balance, component design allowable, and consumables determination
  • Coordinating with procurement, construction, and other disciplines to select, apply and procure equipment that meets the timeline, cost profile and performance required for the build
  • Ensuring designs are manufacturable and reliable when designing for internal manufacturing partners and working with the production team to enable smooth transition to reliable manufacturing processes

Technologies

RevitCAD modelingdata acquisition equipmentpressure transducersthermocouplesresistance temperature detectorsrelaysfluid/HVAC components

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