Automation and Controls Engineer, Gateways

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Bastrop, TX
Posted: 14 days ago
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Nearby: 93 roles within 25 mi

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SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.

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TL;DR · Automation and Controls Engineer, Gateways

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As an Automation and Controls Engineer, Gateways (Starlink), you will join a team focused on developing full factory solutions for novel technologies essential to the Starlink satellite constellation. You will lead multi-disciplinary projects involving machine design, robotics, motion systems, and factory health monitoring to create high-rate manufacturing environments. Your daily responsibilities include managing automation projects from initial ideation through commissioning, writing and debugging structured PLC code, designing electrical systems compliant with NEC and UL508A regulations, and creating user-friendly HMI screens. You will utilize tools such as Beckhoff TwinCAT, EtherCAT, Profinet, and ABB robotics programming while ensuring compliance with ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA safety standards. The role requires expertise in motion systems, industrial sensors, and electrical schematics to solve complex manufacturing challenges for the production of advanced satellite hardware and related infrastructure components.

Skills

PLC Beckhoff TwinCAT HMI SCADA EtherCAT Profinet Profisafe Ethernet/IP MQTT OPC-UA Siemens NX Teamcenter EPLAN Robotics CAD Motion Systems Pneumatics Hydraulics VFDs

What you'll do

Manage full automation projects from initial factory ideation through machine commissioning and proof of rate capability.
Architect, write, and debug structured, maintainable PLC code for high-volume manufacturing applications.
Design and implement safety-compliant systems for robots, gantries, conveyors, and other manufacturing equipment.
Create aesthetically simple HMI screens to simplify the operation and troubleshooting of complex machines.
Design electrical systems that comply with NEC, NFPA, and UL508A regulations.
Develop motion systems including robotics, gantry systems, and pneumatic or hydraulic components.
Create project schedules and budgets while leading teams to meet specific production milestones.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in an engineering, physics, or computer science discipline.
Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones.
Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee (or eligible for such status) per ITAR regulations.
Proven ability to solve complex problems with simple solutions in both design and implementation stages (preferred).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (preferred).
Experience in mechanical, electrical, or industrial software disciplines (preferred).
Proficiency in PLC programming, HMI/SCADA systems, and robotics programming (preferred).
Familiarity with CAD tools like Siemens NX and Teamcenter (preferred).

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