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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 33 days Galaxy's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Galaxy's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Galaxy
- high 37 stale, 6 reposted of 52 open
- Hiring momentum
- 82 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Galaxy's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Galaxy.
About this role
The Senior Mechanical Engineer for Data Center Operations Engineering & Reliability will provide comprehensive mechanical engineering support throughout the lifecycle of data center projects. This includes site design, construction oversight, commissioning, and ongoing operations to ensure reliability and efficiency of mechanical systems. The role involves collaboration with various teams to maintain high operational standards and improve asset reliability.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 3/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Galaxy as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related technical discipline
- 8-10 years of progressive mechanical engineering experience, with at least 5 years supporting data centers or mission-critical facilities
- Demonstrated experience supporting mechanical infrastructure across design review, construction support, commissioning, turnover, maintenance, troubleshooting, and enduring operations
- Strong working knowledge of data center mechanical systems, including cooling plants and air handling systems
- Experience reviewing mechanical drawings and maintenance documentation
- Ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical issues in live operational environments
Nice to have
- 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience in large-scale data center environments
- Professional Engineer license or Engineer-in-Training certification
- Experience serving as a senior mechanical technical escalation point for live operational facilities
- Experience supporting new data center builds and operational turnover
- Knowledge of Uptime Institute Tier concepts and ASHRAE guidance
What you get
- Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
- Flexible Time Off (unlimited paid vacation days)
- Company paid Holidays (14)
- Company paid sick leave
- Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees and dependents
- 3% 401(k) company contribution
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Role involves significant responsibility in ensuring operational reliability
- Focus on both design and ongoing operations may require a broad skill set
- Fast-paced environment may not suit everyone
Summarised from Galaxy's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Galaxy on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.