Facilities Lead

Momentus Space•San Jose, CA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

As an early mover planning to offer key in-space transportation and infrastructure services, Momentus is at the forefront of the commercialization of space. With an experienced team of aerospace, propulsion, and robotics engineers, Momentus has developed a cost-effective and energy-efficient in-space transport system based on plasma water propulsion technology. Daring problems require daring solutions. We boldly charge into uncharted territory knowing that no matter the outcome we will benefit from the journey and move closer to our goals no matter what. Our teams know that working at Momentus means more than building innovative technology, it means creating entirely new markets in the space economy. We are level-headed, business-minded strategic thinkers intent on providing immediate value to our customers today while simultaneously preparing for the vast possibilities of the future. If this sounds like you, we should talk. We are seeking a Facilities Lead to own the full lifecycle of facilities operations, maintenance, and safety compliance for a ~65,000 sq. ft. site consisting of offices, engineering labs, and an ISO-8 (Class 100K) cleanroom environment. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for directly executing maintenance and sustaining activities while also building scalable systems, and vendor networks. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-reliability environment and is equally comfortable troubleshooting HVAC and Electrical systems, managing contractors, and leading safety audits.

Requirements

Hands-on experience with HVAC, electrical, and general building systems
Experience supporting labs, light manufacturing, or technical environments
Ability to troubleshoot and coordinate repairs across multiple systems
Experience working with vendors and service providers
Basic familiarity with maintenance tracking systems (CMMS preferred)
Strong organizational and communication skills
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5–8 years of experience in facilities maintenance or building operations
U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3) is required.

Nice To Haves

Aerospace, semiconductor, or high-reliability manufacturing experience
Familiarity with ISO 14001 / ISO 45001
Experience with hazardous materials and regulatory agencies
Startup or scaling environment experience
Relevant certifications (CSP, CIH, OSHA) preferred

Responsibilities

Perform and oversee daily maintenance across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lab utilities, and cleanroom systems
Troubleshoot issues and implement corrective/preventative actions
Support installation and commissioning of lab/production equipment
Maintain uptime and operational readiness
Develop and manage preventive/predictive maintenance programs for building systems and lab and cleanroom infrastructure
Maintain logs and basic tracking systems
Ensure WOs are completed on time and documented
Coordinate vendors (HVAC, electrical, fire/life safety, cleanroom, janitorial, waste, security)
Support RFQs, SOWs for various service providers
Manage utilities and recurring facility services
Ensure proper hazardous material handling and waste disposal
Support EH&S policies and vendor compliance
Ensure work is performed safely and in accordance with site guidelines
Support Tenant Improvements (TIs) and capital projects
Ensure compliance with building codes, ADA, and permitting
Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, IT, and Security for facility needs
Support basic physical security systems (badging, access coordination)
Coordinate with property management for maintenance and service requests
Respond to facility issues as needed, including occasional after-hours support