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Manager, Data Center Hardware & Infrastructure (TS/SCI)

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA

Posted 26 days ago · $165,000.00 - $240,000.00

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
26 days
SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
52% of SpaceX's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
high
1459 stale, 43 reposted of 2,362 open
Hiring momentum
3062 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 SpaceX's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SpaceX.

About this role

The Manager of Data Center Hardware & Infrastructure at SpaceX will lead a technical team responsible for the design, deployment, and management of data center hardware across various sites. This role requires a hands-on approach to troubleshooting and optimizing hardware while also overseeing team performance and ensuring compliance with security standards. The manager will engage in capacity planning, vendor management, and drive high-availability operations for mission-critical systems.

Our read on this posting4.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

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 SpaceX as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 5+ years of experience leading technical teams in data center, infrastructure, or IT operations roles, OR 7+ years of experience leading technical teams in data center, infrastructure, or IT operations roles
  • 8+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise or hyperscale data center operations, hardware infrastructure, or critical facilities (power, cooling, compute, storage)
  • Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance

Nice to have

  • Proven track record building or scaling teams while remaining hands-on with hardware
  • Deep familiarity with data center best practices: Tier design, PUE optimization, high-density rack design, cabling standards, and hardware lifecycle management
  • Experience supporting classified environments and associated compliance frameworks
  • Hands-on experience with GPU/AI compute clusters, high-performance networking, and liquid cooling technologies
  • Prior experience at hyperscale operators, defense contractors, or national security programs

What you get

  • Pay Range: $165,000.00 - $240,000.00
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives, company stock, or long-term cash awards
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

Worth weighing

  • This role is not purely managerial; a strong technical background is essential.
  • Travel is required to various SpaceX sites, estimated at 10–25%.
  • The position may involve extended hours, weekends, and on-call rotations to support mission timelines and incident response.
  • Candidates must be able to lift 40–50 lbs and work in data center environments with raised floors and elevated temperatures.

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Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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