About the job
Director of Facilities
About Aetherflux
Aetherflux is at the forefront of addressing the global energy crisis by pioneering the infrastructure necessary for abundant and resilient space-based solar energy. Our dedicated team is tackling one of humanity’s most intricate engineering challenges, committed to revolutionizing power platforms that transform how civilization powers, computes, and connects—bridging the gap from orbit to Earth.
Founded by Baiju Bhatt in 2024, inspired by his father’s contributions at NASA Langley Research Center, Aetherflux is driven by innovation. With a B. S. in Physics and M. S. in Mathematics from Stanford, Baiju co-founded Robinhood, now a public entity that has empowered over 20 million Americans to access financial services. To date, Aetherflux has successfully raised $90 million from esteemed investors including Index Ventures, Interlagos, Construct Ventures, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, and Andreessen Horowitz.
Our mission is ambitious, demanding extraordinary talent. Our team comprises professionals from leading organizations such as SpaceX, NASA, and the U. S. Navy, all based in San Carlos, CA. If you are eager to tackle complex technical challenges and contribute to building the world's most vital energy company, we invite you to join us.
Position Overview
We are searching for a seasoned Director of Facilities to spearhead the strategy, development, and management of our facilities, which encompass satellite manufacturing areas, cleanrooms, integration and test environments, laboratories, mission operations spaces, and corporate offices. This pivotal role will ensure that our facilities facilitate high-reliability hardware production, comply with aerospace and export control standards, and efficiently scale as we move towards full operational capacity.

