Starship Launch Pad Automation Engineer

Starlink

Florida

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

SpaceX in Florida is seeking an Automation & Controls Engineer (Starship Launch Pad). This role focuses on systems-oriented automation to inform launch infrastructure design, integrating hardware like PLCs, sensors, PCB enclosures, and data acquisition for real-time data transfer to pad operators.

You will design and maintain control systems, support technicians, and develop new hardware to improve capability, reduce costs, and speed setup.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in physics or engineering or a technical discipline.
1+ year of automation and controls design and commissioning for industrial settings.
Willingness to travel up to 25% and to pass background checks.

Responsibilities

Design and build the controls infrastructure to support ground support equipment for testing and launching Starship.
Maintain operational capability of all control voltage levels (<60V) electrical systems.
Develop and upgrade data acquisition and control systems across Launch infrastructure.
Create new automation systems to support evolving launch/test needs.
Provide technical support and guidance for controls technicians and other groups.
Develop new hardware and processes to improve capabilities and reduce setup time.
Analyze data to assess function and health of electrical systems.
Assist in design and analysis of experiments to evaluate test articles.