Automation & Controls Engineer, Gateways: Factory Robotics

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

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