Senior HVAC Programmer — Controls & Automation

SpaceX; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX, based in Starbase, Texas, is seeking an HVAC Programmer to advance and integrate control software for critical SpaceX facilities. You will develop programming packages, sequences of operation, and virtual points, then test and validate them with the system manager and technicians.

The role requires strong experience with HVAC control systems, collaboration with engineers, and the ability to support onsite at SpaceX facilities, including travel for mission-critical projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• 5+ years of experience with HVAC, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical systems and control systems.
• Experience programming HVAC control strategies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up process to write all programs and virtual points.
• Collaborate with engineers and HVAC lead to produce controller and graphical software meeting expectations.
• Incorporate third-party software into building environmental control automation designs.
• Identify and obtain components to network building automation workstations; configure networking software.
• Set up virtual or physical test systems to validate programming prior to field release.
• Create functional test checkout sheets for specialist checkout books.
• Provide technical support before, during and after system installation.
• Recommend improvements to engineering and technical teams for reliability of automation systems.
• Provide in-house software support and assist in maintaining existing system software.
• Perform administrative duties such as expense reports, documentation, time tracking, vendor quotes, purchase orders.

Skills

HVAC systems

Control programming

Third-party software integration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or vocational training

Tools

Johnson Controls

Andover Controls

Siemens Controls

Job description

SpaceX, based in Starbase, Texas, is seeking an HVAC Programmer to advance and integrate control software for critical SpaceX facilities. You will develop programming packages, sequences of operation, and virtual points, then test and validate them with the system manager and technicians.

The role requires strong experience with HVAC control systems, collaboration with engineers, and the ability to support onsite at SpaceX facilities, including travel for mission-critical projects.