Automation & Controls Technician (Starship)

United States Digital Space LLC; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking an Automation & Controls Technician (Starship) to join the team installing and commissioning automated control systems, building panels per schematics, and supporting maintenance. The role emphasizes hands-on wiring, PLC and HMI programming, and strict safety and quality standards at the Starbase facility.

You will collaborate across engineering, operations, and vendors, own installation tasks, and drive early risk mitigation while promoting 5S and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a controls technician role or associate degree in automation & controls
• Occupational trade school qualification in an electrical based field preferred
• Strong knowledge of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 79 & UL508A codes
• Experience in a production environment, particularly as it relates to automation technology
• Demonstrable hands-on skill in fault finding, problem resolution
• Excellent mechanical aptitude
• Strong communication skills both written and oral. Ability to bring multiple departments with different priorities together and support them in achieving common goals
• Experience in building multiple panels, following drawing sets, back to back
• PLC & HMI programming experience
• Electrical schematic drawing experience
• Excellent skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Understanding of agile workflow and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated leadership experience, able to lead/supervise a team

Responsibilities

• Wire and commission Electrical and Pneumatic automated control systems
• Build control panels per schematics
• Work with external vendors to build and install panels
• Modify and update existing tooling
• Modify and troubleshoot simple PLC software
• Redline electrical and pneumatic schematics for automated tooling
• Own installations and perform early risk mitigation through daily communication with engineering, customers, and other concerned teams
• Promote 5s principles of organizing and sustaining efficient and presentable team workspaces

Skills

NFPA & UL codes

Panel building

PLC & HMI programming

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Leadership

Agile / CI

Cross-team collaboration

Vendors coordination

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in automation & controls

Trade school in electrical field (preferred)

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 & CONTROLS TECHNICIAN (STARSHIP)

Working for the Automation & Controls team, the Automation & Controls Technician will be responsible for the installation and commissioning of new automation assets, panel builds and drawing updates. Additionally, the Automation & Controls Technician willoccasionally assist maintenance with troubleshooting and repairs of existing assets.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Wire and commission Electrical and Pneumatic automated control systems

• Build control panels per schematics

• Work with external vendors to build and install panels

• Modify and update existing tooling

• Modify and troubleshoot simple PLC software

• Redline electrical and pneumatic schematics for automated tooling

• Own installations and perform early risk mitigation through daily communication with engineering, customers, and other concerned teams

• Promote 5s principles of organizing and sustaining efficient and presentable team workspaces

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a controls technician role or associate degree in automation & controls

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Occupational trade school qualification in an electrical based field preferred

• Strong knowledge of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 79 & UL508A codes

• Experience in a production environment, particularly as it relates to automation technology

• Demonstrable hands-on skill in fault finding, problem resolution

• Excellent mechanical aptitude

• Strong communication skills both written and oral. Ability to bring multiple departments with different priorities together and support them in achieving common goals

• Experience in building multiple panels, following drawing sets, back to back

• PLC & HMI programming experience

• Electrical schematic drawing experience

• Excellent skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Understanding of agile workflow and continuous improvement

• Demonstrated leadership experience, able to lead/supervise a team

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Available to work overtime and weekends when needed based on site operational needs; flexibility required

• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, flashing lights, heat, cold, rain, and noise

• Occasional travel to other the company or 3rd party facilities, up to 25%

• Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings

• Ability to work at elevated heights (200+ feet)

• Ability to perform physical tasks such as climbing up and down stairs and/or ladders regularly throughout the day

• Ability to lift light weight supplies or materials (up to 25lbs unassisted)

• Stand: Up to 6 hours per day

• Sit: Up to 3 hours per day

• Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer per day

• Overhead reach: Up to 1 hour per day

• Walk: Up to 3 hours per day

• Lift/Carry: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer per day

• Climb (ladder/stairs): up to 3 hours per day

• Kneel/Crouch: up to 3 hours per day

• Upper body twist: up to 3 hours per day

• Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees: up to 3 hours per day

• Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, using an air purifying respirator, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description

• Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with the company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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