Launch Pad Data & Control Systems Engineer

SpaceX; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Data & Control Systems Engineer for the Starship Launch Pad in Cape Canaveral, FL. This role requires a bachelor's degree in physics or engineering and responsibilities include designing control systems for ground support equipment, analyzing data from systems, and providing technical support. With a passion for advancing space exploration, this position demands excellent communication and troubleshooting skills. Flexibility and an ability to work in challenging environments are essential.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of experience working with data acquisition systems (internship/project experience qualifies).
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Design and build the controls infrastructure for ground support equipment.
• Develop and upgrade data acquisition and control systems.
• Analyze data to assess the function and health of electrical systems.

Skills

Communication skills

Passion for space industry

Strong work ethic

Troubleshooting skills

Experience with instrumentation

Education

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

Tools

Data acquisition systems

Analog & digital electronic systems

Industrial bus protocols (Modbus, Profinet, EtherNet/IP)

Programming and software development

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Data & Control Systems Engineer for the Starship Launch Pad in Cape Canaveral, FL. This role requires a bachelor's degree in physics or engineering and responsibilities include designing control systems for ground support equipment, analyzing data from systems, and providing technical support. With a passion for advancing space exploration, this position demands excellent communication and troubleshooting skills. Flexibility and an ability to work in challenging environments are essential.