Automation and Controls Engineer, Gateways (Starlink)

United States Digital Space LLC; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is hiring an Automation and Controls Engineer for Starlink initiatives at our Bastrop site. You will lead multi-disciplinary projects spanning machine design, robotics, motion systems, and factory health monitoring to deliver high-rate, in-house solutions that connect underserved communities.

The role emphasizes designing and developing full-factory solutions, supervising schedules and budgets, and collaborating with teams to ensure safe, reliable operations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering, physics, or computer science discipline.
• Interest in quick, iterative design and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and manage automation projects from ideation to hand-off.
• Architect, write, and debug PLC code with maintainability in mind.
• Implement ANSI/RIA 15.06/OSHA compliant safety systems for robots and conveyors.
• Create simple, effective HMI screens for complex machines.
• Design electrical systems compliant with NEC, NFPA, and UL508A.
• Create schedules and budgets and motivate the team to meet them.

Skills

Iterative design

Manufacturing mindset

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or computer science

Job description

the company was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

AUTOMATION AND CONTROLS ENGINEER, GATEWAYS (STARLINK)

At the company we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe.

One key component of the company’s success so far is our commitment to keeping all engineering and production in-house, which enables a tight feedback loop, nimble decision making, and speedy deliverables. Automation and Controls Engineers at our Bastrop site are hyper-focused on designing and developingfullfactory solutions fornovel technologiesthat are critical to our mission of connecting the unconnected. As a member of this team, you will lead creative, multi-disciplinary projects spanning machine design, robotics, motion systems, and factory health monitoring that all come together to form the innovative, high-rate factories that allow us to deliver internet to those that need it most.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and manage automation projects - this includes initial factory ideation, machine commissioning, and proof of rate capability, and eventual hand-off to operational teams
• Architect, write, and debug PLC code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable for high-volume manufacturing applications
• Keep our factory safe and reliable by implementing ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant systems for robots, gantries, conveyors, and other manufacturing equipment
• Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens to make complex machines easy to understand, operate, and troubleshoot
• Designelectrical systems compliant to NEC, NFPA, & UL508A regulations
• Stay organized by creating schedules and budgets, and then motivate the team to achieve them

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree inan engineering, physics, or computer science discipline

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Excited by a quick and iterativedesignand manufacturing role
• Proven ability to solve complex problems with simple solutions in bothdesignand implementation stages