Automation & Controls Lead, Power Generation

Starlink; Texas; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Manager of Automation and Controls Engineering to own the design, build-out, commissioning, and continuous improvement of automation and electrical systems at Starbase. You will lead a team of engineers in a high-reliability environment, reviewing P&IDs, control philosophies, DCS/PLC architectures, and commissioning details to scale Starship production and launch cadence.

This hands-on technical leadership role requires deep experience with DCS/PLC/SCADA platforms, power

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in automation and controls engineering on industrial power infrastructure.
• 3+ years in direct people leadership or team management.

Responsibilities

• Own automation and controls scope for power generation projects (gas/steam turbines, DCS/SCADA architecture, PLC systems).
• Lead electrical integration for utility-scale power systems including switchgear, protection, and metering; ensure NFPA/IEEE compliance.
• Mentor and scale the automation team; review control philosophy, I/O lists, and schematics.
• Interface with EPCs and OEMs to ensure on-schedule commissioning and full integration across assets.
• Drive standardization of control system architectures and cybersecurity across facilities.

Skills

DCS/SCADA

PLC programming

Electrical power systems

Team leadership

Control panels

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Emerson

ABB

Siemens

Allen-Bradley

Ignition SCADA

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Manager of Automation and Controls Engineering to own the design, build-out, commissioning, and continuous improvement of automation and electrical systems at Starbase. You will lead a team of engineers in a high-reliability environment, reviewing P&IDs, control philosophies, DCS/PLC architectures, and commissioning details to scale Starship production and launch cadence.

This hands-on technical leadership role requires deep experience with DCS/PLC/SCADA platforms, power