Starbase Infrastructure Automation & Controls Engineer

SpaceX; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an Automation and Controls Engineer for the Starship program, based in Starbase, TX. You will design, build, operate, and maintain automation and SCADA systems for critical power and utility infrastructure supporting Starship production and launches.

In this role you will collaborate across teams, lead projects, and drive continuous improvements while developing scalable automation solutions and training junior engineers on best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 1+ years of experience designing automation and control systems (internship counts).
• Experience in SCADA/HMI development and industrial automation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, operate, and maintain automation and SCADA systems for Starbase infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams; lead projects; drive improvements.
• Mentor and lead engineers and technicians in automation projects.
• Develop and deploy standard automation for power and utilities.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Control systems design

SCADA

HMI

PLC programming

EPLAN

AutoCAD

IT/OT networking

C#/.NET/Python

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD

Ignition

Siemens/Allen-Bradley control devices

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an Automation and Controls Engineer for the Starship program, based in Starbase, TX. You will design, build, operate, and maintain automation and SCADA systems for critical power and utility infrastructure supporting Starship production and launches.

In this role you will collaborate across teams, lead projects, and drive continuous improvements while developing scalable automation solutions and training junior engineers on best practices.