Company Overview:

Starcloud is building a network of data centers in space, starting at kilowatts and scaling to gigawatt capacity. Falling launch costs allow us to take advantage of the abundant energy, radiative cooling techniques, and ability to rapidly scale in space. Join our team, push the boundaries of the space economy, and be part of this pioneering effort to redefine the future of energy.

Position Overview

Our first Woodinville site is now online, housing fabrication, a cleanroom, environmental test (vibration, thermal vacuum, and HALT), and GPU burn-in, with a second building to follow in 2027. We’re hiring our first Senior Facilities Technician to keep the site running day to day. You’ll take hands-on ownership of building systems, run the work-order and preventive-maintenance program, and coordinate the vendors and subcontractors working on-site.

This is a rare chance to join a facility while it’s still being built. You’ll keep production and test running while construction continues around them, and you’ll help shape how the facilities team works as it grows. You’ll report to the Facilities Manager, who leads construction and capital projects.

What You’ll Do

• Run the daily routine. Walk the building every day, respond to alarms and work requests, and fix problems hands-on before they affect production or test.
• Own preventive maintenance and work orders. Build and run the PM schedule, keep the work-order queue current, and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Coordinate vendors and subcontractors. Schedule service visits, escort contractors, inspect their work, and sign off on routine jobs.
• Support construction in an operating building. Manage site access for subcontractors, plan shutdowns with the general contractor, and track punch-list and warranty items through to close.
• Lead equipment moves and installs. Carry out the move schedule, coordinate riggers and utility hookups on move day, and confirm equipment is ready to run.
• Manage temporary and permanent power. Oversee vendor refueling of temporary generators and support the cutover to the new 4,000 A service.
• Keep the site safe. Run safety walkthroughs and housekeeping and PPE checks, and report incidents.
• Manage consumables and spares. Track LN₂ and gas deliveries, filters, cleanroom supplies, and critical spare parts.
• Make spending decisions within your authority. Approve purchases up to about $2,500, and escalate anything that affects cost, schedule, or safety.

Systems You’ll Own

• Liquid nitrogen and process gases: bulk LN₂ supply, vacuum-jacketed lines, regulators, cryogen safety, and supplier deliveries.
• Compressed air: compressors, dryers, and filtration to ISO 8573-1 quality, plus dew-point monitoring.
• Process chilled water and cooling: chillers and cooling loops for lasers, test chambers, and vibration shakers.
• HVAC and cleanroom: rooftop units, HEPA fan filter units, pressure and particle monitoring, and cleanroom consumables.
• Electrical distribution: 480 V, 3-phase service up to 4,000 A, panels and transformers, and temporary generators.
• Building and life safety: fire and egress systems, exhaust and fume extraction, doors, docks, and general building upkeep.

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years maintaining systems in industrial, manufacturing, lab, or critical facilities (commercial building experience alone isn’t enough).
• Hands-on experience maintaining cryogenic or industrial gas systems, such as liquid nitrogen or argon.
• Experience with compressed air systems built to a quality spec, including dryers, filtration, and dew-point monitoring.
• Experience troubleshooting chillers, cooling loops, and HVAC, and coordinating repairs.
• Ability to read one-line electrical diagrams and work safely around 480 V distribution, following lockout/tagout procedures.
• Experience keeping operations running next to active construction, including managing subcontractors, controlling site access, and keeping punch lists accurate.
• Comfort working in a cleanroom and following gowning protocols.
• Strong organizational skills: you’ve run a work-order or CMMS system, keep thorough records, and communicate clearly with vendors and engineers.
• Ability to work independently, make sound decisions on your own, and know when to escalate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in aerospace, semiconductor, biotech/pharma, data centers, or brewery and food process utilities.
• Navy (Machinist’s Mate, Electrician’s Mate, Seabee) or similar military maintenance experience.
• Experience with test equipment such as vibration shakers, thermal or vacuum chambers, or high-power lasers.
• Experience supporting large data-center or GPU loads, including cooling and backup power.
• Certifications such as EPA 608, IFMA FMP, a Washington electrical trainee card, or forklift or aerial lift certification.

Compensation and Benefits

Starcloud offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Stock options, discretionary bonuses, and other long-term incentives.
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.

Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, and level.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Starcloud is committed to fostering an inclusive and meritocratic workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify our Human Resources Department.

Join Starcloud and shape the future!

Embrace the challenge, push technological boundaries, and contribute to solving the global energy challenge. Apply today to join our visionary team dedicated to innovation and advancing humanity.

We receive many applications, and so we apologize that we may not be able to respond to every applicant.