Automation & Controls Engineer – Gateways (Starlink)

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Bastrop, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Bastrop, TX is seeking an Automation and Controls Engineer, Gateways to lead multi‑disciplinary automation projects for Starlink manufacturing. You will design, implement, and validate automation systems, write PLC code, and ensure safe operation of robotics and conveyors in a fast‑paced, in‑house environment.

You should have a bachelor's degree in engineering/physics/computer science and a track record of hands‑on electrical and controls work, with strong problem solving and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering, physics, or computer science discipline.
• Experience designing and developing automation projects for high-volume manufacturing.
• Ability to design and commission electrical panels and machine safety systems per NEC/NFPA/UL508A.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and manage automation projects from ideation to hand-off.
• Architect and debug PLC code; create maintainable, structured programs.
• Ensure safety and reliability of robots, gantries, conveyors with OSHA compliant systems.

Skills

Iterative design mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Education

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

Tools

Beckhoff TwinCAT

EPLAN

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

EtherCAT

Profinet

OPC-UA

MQTT

ABB robotics

Job description

SpaceX in Bastrop, TX is seeking an Automation and Controls Engineer, Gateways to lead multi‑disciplinary automation projects for Starlink manufacturing. You will design, implement, and validate automation systems, write PLC code, and ensure safe operation of robotics and conveyors in a fast‑paced, in‑house environment.

You should have a bachelor's degree in engineering/physics/computer science and a track record of hands‑on electrical and controls work, with strong problem solving and