Director of Facilities
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Head of Facilities who will own the strategy, development, and operation of all company facilities - including satellite manufacturing, cleanrooms, integration and test areas, labs, mission operations spaces, and corporate offices. This leader will ensure our facilities enable high-reliability hardware production, meet aerospace and export control compliance standards, and scale efficiently as we grow toward full-rate manufacturing. This individual thrives in a fast-paced environment, developing and implementing plans to support a mission-driven organization. This is an in-person role at our San Carlos, CA HQ, and will report to our COO/CLO.
Requirements
- 10+ years of facilities leadership experience in aerospace, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or similar high-spec environments
- Experience leading facilities in a fast-scaling or high-growth company
- Direct experience with cleanrooms, labs, or mission-critical infrastructure
- Strong capital project management experience for facility buildouts
- Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and industrial systems
- Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a multi-year facilities roadmap aligned with production and headcount growth
- Lead site selection, build-outs, expansions, and consolidations
- Support future geographic expansion, including new manufacturing or test sites and satellite offices
- Oversee cleanroom design, certification, and maintenance
- Manage high-reliability power systems, compressed gasses, HVAC, thermal control, vibration isolation, and EMI/EMC considerations
- Ensure facilities support satellite AIT (Assembly, Integration, & Test), including TVAC chambers, shaker tables, and electronic testing areas
- Partner with engineering to future-proof lab and production layouts
- Lead preventative and corrective maintenance programs
- Own facility uptime, reliability, and safety metrics, and implement asset lifecycle tracking
- Manage 3rd party vendors and service providers
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, aerospace, and local regulatory requirements
- Support potential customer audits and government inspections
- Own facilities operating budget and capital expenditure planning
- Develop ROI-driven proposals for expansions and infrastructure upgrades
- Build and manage a high-performing facilities and site services team
- Establish scalable processes suitable for a rapidly growing company
Benefits
- Equity in Aetherflux
- Employees and their eligible dependents may enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance; long-term disability and life insurance for employees
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Paid time off
- 10 paid holidays per calendar year
- Paid leave for new parents
- Daily lunch in the office and a fully stocked kitchen with beverages and snacks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
