Facilities Controls & Automation Engineer (Starlink)

United States Digital Space LLC; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Facilities Control & Automation Engineer in Redmond, Washington. The ideal candidate will design and build advanced manufacturing facilities, leveraging their expertise in automation and control systems.

Key responsibilities include developing BAS/BMS, troubleshooting control systems, and optimizing energy efficiency across critical infrastructure. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering and have a proven track record in industrial automation.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional experience in automated controls systems.
• Experience with commissioning and design for industrial applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain BAS and BMS for optimal functionality.
• Integrate real-time monitoring and automated alerting systems.
• Troubleshoot and analyze performance data for system improvements.

Skills

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

HVAC system design

Control systems troubleshooting

SCADA systems experience

PLC Programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

Tools

Honeywell (Niagara Framework)

Delta Controls

IO-Link sensors

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.

FACILITIES CONTROL & AUTOMATION 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, andmaintain Building Automation Systems (BAS) / Building Management Systems (BMS) using platforms such as Honeywell and Delta Controls.
• Configure andoptimizesystem graphics, alarms, trends, schedules, and point databases within BAS/BMS platforms.
• Develop andmodifycontrol sequences of operation for HVAC systems andother infrastructure systemsto 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 newinfrastructure, 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, andmaintain secure BAS network architecture andfirewallconfigurations.
• 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 withBuilding Automation Systems (BAS/BMS), specificallyHoneywell(Niagara Framework) andDelta Controls.
• Proficiencyin developing andmodifyingcontrol sequences of operationfor HVAC and facility utility systems.
• Experience withSCADA systemsfor monitoring and controlling critical utilities (power, compressed air, chilled water, etc.).
• Experience withFieldbusnetworks, serialcommunicationand Ethernetcommunication.
• PLC Programming Experience
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such asBACnet, Modbus,LonWorks, OPC UA, and Ethernet/IP.
• Experience installing, integrating, andmaintainingIO-Link sensors and devices, preferably withIFMsensors for telemetry and condition monitoring.
• Strong working knowledgeofcommercial and industrialHVACsystemsincludingchillers, boilers, pumps, AHUs, CRAC units,and VFR systemsand their control strategies.
• Experience withcommissioning, startup, and validationof building automation and utility systems (including point-to-point checkout, FAT, and TAB coordination).
• Familiarity withnetwork architectureand cybersecurity best practices for BAS/OT environments.
• Exposure to a wide variety of production machinery, ind