Launch Pad Data & Controls Engineer

VetJobs; Florida; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Cape Canaveral, FL is seeking a DATA & CONTROL SYSTEMS ENGINEER (Starship Launch Pad) to design and integrate controls for ground support equipment and data acquisition systems.

The role emphasizes automation, real-time data transfer from sensors to operators and customers, and ensuring safe, economical access to space. Requires a physics/engineering background and hands-on experience with instrumentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physics, electrical engineering or computer engineering.
• 6+ months of experience with data acquisition systems.
• Willingness to work extended hours and travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Design and build controls infrastructure for launch/testing ground support equipment.
• Maintain operation of control voltage levels under 60V.
• Develop and upgrade data acquisition and control systems across launch infrastructure.
• Create automation systems to support evolving launch/test needs.
• Provide technical support for controls technicians and other engineering groups.
• Analyze data to assess electrical system health.
• Assist in design and analysis of experiments.

Skills

Data acquisition

Control systems

Instrumentation

Programming

Electrical engineering

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Modbus

Profinet

EtherNet/IP

Schematic capture

PCB design

Job description

SpaceX in Cape Canaveral, FL is seeking a DATA & CONTROL SYSTEMS ENGINEER (Starship Launch Pad) to design and integrate controls for ground support equipment and data acquisition systems.

The role emphasizes automation, real-time data transfer from sensors to operators and customers, and ensuring safe, economical access to space. Requires a physics/engineering background and hands-on experience with instrumentation.