Automation & Controls Engineer
SpaceX
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This role pays less than 92% of similar roles. Most pay $136,222–$202,800 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $108k versus about $170k for comparable roles.
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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.
SpaceX currently has 851 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $130,000–$165,000 across 590 roles with salary data.
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As an Automation & Controls Engineer (Facilities) within the critical infrastructure team, you will design, build, and activate advanced manufacturing facilities and automated solutions for rapid R&D, production, and asset management. Your daily responsibilities include conceptualizing equipment, laying out NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant electrical control panels, and creating pneumatic and fluid schematics. You will architect, write, and debug PLC code, simulate processes using tools like ABB Robotstudio and Kuka Sim, and manage electrical cabinet builds and field wiring. Required skills include PLC programming with Siemens TIA Portal and Beckhoff TwinCat 3, HMI/SCADA programming, and experience with C#, .NET, Python, or SQL. You will solve complex problems involving building automation, HVAC controls, and mechatronic systems to support industrial production and critical infrastructure.
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