# Critical Facilities Engineer - Memphis at xAI

- Company: xAI
- What the company does: SpaceXAI builds Grok — frontier AI models for reasoning, voice, image generation, and more. Build with the Grok API. Backed by Lightspeed, Sequoia and a16z.
- Company website: https://x.ai/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Southaven, MS; Memphis, TN
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-05
- Apply by: 2026-11-19
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/xai/jobs/5257430007?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/xai-critical-facilities-engineer-memphis/

## About the role

As a Sr. Facilities Operations Technician at SpaceXSI, you'll dive in, operating and maintaining the critical facility systems that power our supercomputing data centers. Working hands-on with MEP systems, you’ll tackle maintenance, operations, and repairs, ensuring peak performance and reliability. Expect to troubleshoot complex issues, streamline processes, and collaborate with teams to keep our infrastructure running smoothly, directly supporting xAI’s mission to accelerate human scientific discovery through AI. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical or 6+ years of hands-on operations/facilities work experience in lieu of degree (data center experience preferred)
- Knowledge of mechanical or electrical engineering principles and systems (both would be a huge plus)
- Experience and knowledge of all critical systems documentation including Plans, Procedures, and Operations Manuals
- Experience and knowledge of Building and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems and Operations
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Experience with PLC-based control systems and/or with Building Management Systems (Client)

Tags: Data Center

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