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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 13 days SpaceXAI's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 32% of SpaceXAI's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at SpaceXAI
- low 0 stale, 5 reposted of 258 open
- Hiring momentum
- 339 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 SpaceXAI's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SpaceXAI.
About this role
As a Hardware Failure Analysis Engineer at SpaceXAI, you will focus on diagnosing and resolving hardware issues within the data center, ensuring compatibility and reliability of hardware and firmware. Your role involves managing vendor relationships, conducting rigorous testing to identify hardware failures, and developing monitoring tools to minimize downtime. Collaboration with technicians and participation in on-call rotations are also key aspects of the position.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 2+ years of experience in hardware reliability engineering, preferably in high-performance computing or data center environments
- Proven expertise in firmware analysis, hardware specifications review, and release validation
- Strong experience with RMA processes, including filing claims, vendor negotiations, and pushing for resolutions outside standard protocols
- Demonstrated ability to diagnose and prove complex hardware failures, including grey or intermittent issues, using tools, logic analyzers, or diagnostic software
- Familiarity with data center hardware components (e.g., servers, GPUs, networking equipment) and emerging technologies
Nice to have
- Experience in AI/ML infrastructure or supercomputing environments
- Knowledge of vendor ecosystems (e.g., NVIDIA, Dell, HP, Supermicro) and supply chain management
- Certifications in hardware engineering or reliability (e.g., CRE, CompTIA Server+)
- Prior work in a fast-paced startup or tech company like SpaceXAI
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Role requires proactive problem-solving and vendor negotiation skills
- Expectations for hands-on contribution and initiative may lead to a demanding work environment
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Listed by SpaceXAI on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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