Instrumentation & Controls Engineer – Space Systems

InvestedintheMission; McGregor (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in McGregor, Texas is seeking an Electrical Engineer (Instrumentation and Controls). This role focuses on systems-oriented automation, integrating hardware such as wire harnesses, PCBs, PLCs, data acquisition, avionics, and engine test systems to deliver reliable test capabilities.

You will analyze data, support controls technicians, develop new hardware, and help design experiments. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in engineering and 1+ years in data acquisition; strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physics, electrical engineering, computer engineering or other engineering discipline.
• 1+ years of experience working with data acquisition systems (professional work, internships, clubs, or other engineering activities qualify)

Responsibilities

• Maintain the operational capability of all control voltage level (<60V) electrical systems.
• Develop and upgrade data acquisition and control systems.
• Create new automation systems pertaining to avionics and engine testing.
• Provide technical support and guidance for controls technicians and other non-controls engineering groups.
• Develop new hardware and processes to improve capabilities, reduce cost, and setup time of electrical systems.
• Analyze data to assess the function and health of electrical systems.
• Assist in the design and analysis of experiments to evaluate test articles.

Skills

Data acquisition

Control systems

PLC systems

Programming

Instrumentation

Sensors

Team leadership

Industrial protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Physics

Tools

PCB design

Schematic capture

Job description

SpaceX in McGregor, Texas is seeking an Electrical Engineer (Instrumentation and Controls). This role focuses on systems-oriented automation, integrating hardware such as wire harnesses, PCBs, PLCs, data acquisition, avionics, and engine test systems to deliver reliable test capabilities.

You will analyze data, support controls technicians, develop new hardware, and help design experiments. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in engineering and 1+ years in data acquisition; strong