Starship Launch Pad Automation Engineer

SpaceX; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Cape Canaveral, FL is seeking an Automation & Controls Engineer (Starship Launch Pad) to design and build the controls infrastructure for ground support equipment and launch/test infrastructure.

You will apply electrical and mechanical systems knowledge to transfer real-time sensor data to operators, support control hardware, and improve reliability while operating in challenging environments to enable safe, economical access to space.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physics, electrical engineering or computer engineering or technical discipline.
• 1+ year experience in the design and commissioning of automation and controls systems for industrial applications.

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 hardware

Electrical design

Programming

Industrial networking

PCB design

Hazardous areas

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physics or electrical/computer engineering

Tools

Modbus

Profinet

EtherNet/IP

Job description

SpaceX in Cape Canaveral, FL is seeking an Automation & Controls Engineer (Starship Launch Pad) to design and build the controls infrastructure for ground support equipment and launch/test infrastructure.

You will apply electrical and mechanical systems knowledge to transfer real-time sensor data to operators, support control hardware, and improve reliability while operating in challenging environments to enable safe, economical access to space.