Automation & Controls Engineer (starship)

SpaceX

Starbase, TX, United States
On-site
Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline
1+ years automation and controls experience
Plc code architecture and debugging
SpaceX is seeking an Automation & Controls Engineer to develop automated solutions for the Starship production line at Starbase, TX

Job Summary

  • SpaceX is seeking an Automation & Controls Engineer to develop automated solutions for the Starship production line at Starbase, TX.
  • The role involves designing industrial electrical control panels, writing structured PLC code, and deploying robot systems for vehicle sub-component manufacturing.
  • Candidates must be willing to work extended hours and possess the physical capability to safely work at heights up to 500ft and in confined spaces.

Matching Summary

SpaceX is seeking an Automation & Controls Engineer to develop automated solutions for the Starship production line at Starbase, TX.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline
  • 1+ years automation and controls experience
  • PLC code architecture and debugging
  • Industrial electrical control panel design
  • NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliance knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Kuka, ABB, and Fanuc robots
  • Proficiency in Siemens TIA Portal and Beckhoff TwinCat 3
  • EPlan electrical schematic CAD skills
  • Python, C#, .NET, or SQL programming
  • National Instruments software and hardware experience

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • US citizenship or eligible immigration status per ITAR
  • Willingness to work extended hours and weekends

Work Rights

Must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible for authorizations

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