Commissioning Engineer (Starlink)

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 117,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP, based in Redmond, WA, is looking for a Commissioning Engineer for its Starlink project. This role involves designing, building, and activating advanced manufacturing facilities. You will work on automation and controls systems, ensuring efficiency in critical infrastructure.

As a successful candidate, you should have solid experience with Building Automation Systems and control sequences for HVAC systems. Join SpaceX and contribute to the groundbreaking future of space exploration while enjoying competitive benefits, including comprehensive health coverage and vacation days.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional experience in designing and commissioning automation and controls systems for industrial applications.
• 3+ years in a preferred qualification is advantageous.
• Hands-on experience with HVAC and Building Automation Systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain Building Automation Systems.
• Develop control sequences for HVAC systems.
• Perform troubleshooting of utility equipment and control systems.

Skills

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Control Systems Design

HVAC Systems

SCADA Systems

PLC Programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

Tools

Honeywell (Niagara Framework)

Delta Controls

Job description

SpaceX 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 SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

COMMISSIONING ENGINEER (STARLINK)

As a member of the Redmond Facilities critical infrastructure team, you will design, build, and activate some of the world’s most technically advanced manufacturing facilities. As an automation & controls engineer, you will develop and build a great variety of automated solutions to aid in rapid R&D, production and critical asset management. The automation & controls Engineer designs, builds, and commissions complete control systems from the ground up. We are looking for talent with an amazing track record in developing, troubleshooting, and maintaining control systems for production and critical infrastructure. This position is based in Redmond, Washington.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, program, and maintain Building Automation Systems (BAS) / Building Management Systems (BMS) using platforms such as Honeywell and Delta Controls.
• Configure and optimize system graphics, alarms, trends, schedules, and point databases within BAS/BMS platforms.
• Develop and modify control sequences of operation for HVAC systems and other infrastructure systems to improve performance and energy efficiency.
• Install, integrate, and maintain IFM IO-Link sensors and devices to enable advanced telemetry, real-time monitoring, and automated alerting across facility systems.
• Provide commissioning and startup support for new infrastructure, including submittal and sequence of operations review, point-to-point verification, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Testing, Adjusting, Balancing (TAB), and operational handover.
• Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis on utility equipment and associated control systems.
• Develop data analytics solutions, dashboards, and KPI reports by analyzing alarms, trends, and system performance data.
• Collaborate with network and cybersecurity teams to design, implement, and maintain secure BAS network architecture and firewall configurations.
• Design, develop, and manageIGNITION/SCADAsystems for critical facility utilities, including power distribution, compressed air, and other essential systems.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• 1+ years of professional experience in the design and commissioning of automation and controls systems for industrial applications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of professional experience in the design and commissioning of automation and controls systems for industrial applications
• Strong hands‑on experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS), specifically Honeywell (Niagara Framework) and Delta Controls.
• Proficiency in developing and modifying control sequences of operation for HVAC and facility utility systems.
• Experience with SCADA systems for monitoring and controlling critical utilities (power, compressed air, chilled water, etc.).
• Experience with Fieldbus networks, serial communication and Ethernet communication.
• PLC Programming Experience
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks, OPC UA, and Ethernet/IP.
• Experience installing, integrating, and maintaining IO-Link sensors and devices, preferably with IFM sensors for telemetry and condition monitoring.
• Strong working knowledge of commercial and industrial HVAC systems including chillers, boilers, pumps, AHUs, CRAC units, and VFR systems and their control strategies.
• Experience with commissioning, startup, and validation of building automation and utility systems (including point‑to‑point checkout, FAT, and TAB coordination).
• Familiarity with network architecture and cybersecurity best practices for BAS/OT environments.
• Exposure to a wide variety of production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment (vision systems, dispense systems, temperature controllers, laser distance sensors & Nut‑Runners, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Experience in fast‑paced iterative design and manufacturing environments
• Experience solving complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Physical ability to perform hands‑on work in various environments, including heat, cold, rain, and tight quarters
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Ability to travel occasionally as required by project needs
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Pay Range:

• Level 1: $100,000.00 - $117,500.00
• Level 2: $115,000.00 - $140,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job‑related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long‑term incentives, in the form of company stock or long‑term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for round‑trip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

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.

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