Launch Pad Data & Control Systems Engineer

SpaceX; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a DATA & CONTROL SYSTEMS ENGINEER (STARSHIP LAUNCH PAD) in Cape Canaveral, FL. This role focuses on designing and integrating control infrastructure for Starship launch systems and data transfer from sensors to operators and customers.

The engineer develops hardware like wire harnesses, PCBs, enclosures, PLCs, and data acquisition systems, providing strong operational support and data interpretation for safe, economical launch operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physics, electrical engineering or computer engineering.
• 6+ months of experience with data acquisition systems (internship/project experience qualifies)

Responsibilities

• Design and build the controls infrastructure to support the various types of ground support equipment required to test and launch the Starship Launch Vehicle
• Maintain the operational capability of all control voltage levels (<60V) electrical systems once activated
• Develop and upgrade data acquisition and control systems across Launch infrastructure
• Create new automation systems as needed to support the evolving needs of the launch and test infrastructure
• 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

Electrical systems

Sensors

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physics, electrical engineering or computer engineering

Tools

PCB design

PLC programming

Instrumentation

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a DATA & CONTROL SYSTEMS ENGINEER (STARSHIP LAUNCH PAD) in Cape Canaveral, FL. This role focuses on designing and integrating control infrastructure for Starship launch systems and data transfer from sensors to operators and customers.

The engineer develops hardware like wire harnesses, PCBs, enclosures, PLCs, and data acquisition systems, providing strong operational support and data interpretation for safe, economical launch operations.