Automation & Controls Engineer

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cape Canaveral, FL
Posted: 3 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 74 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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The Automation & Controls Engineer (Starship Launch Pad) joins the team responsible for developing launch infrastructure for the Starship launch vehicle. This role involves designing and building controls infrastructure for ground support equipment, maintaining electrical systems under 60V, and developing data acquisition and control systems. The engineer will build hardware including wire harnesses, PCBs, custom enclosures, PLCs, and avionics systems to transfer real-time sensor data to operators. Key technical skills include experience with mixed signal electronics, power supply design, analog filtering, and industrial bus protocols like Modbus, Profinet, and EtherNet/IP. The position requires designing instrumentation for hazardous areas and troubleshooting digital electronic systems. The work focuses on creating reliable automation systems to support the testing and launching of heavy space vehicles.

Skills

Data Acquisition Systems PCB) design Modbus Profinet EtherNet/IP Avionics Mixed Signal Electronics Power Supply Design Analog Filtering Signal Integrity Schematic Capture Electrical Power Distribution NFPA 70 NFPA 70E Control Systems

What you'll do

Design and build controls infrastructure for ground support equipment used to test and launch the Starship vehicle.
Maintain the operational capability of all activated control voltage levels under 60V.
Develop and upgrade data acquisition and control systems across the launch infrastructure.
Create new automation systems to support evolving launch and test infrastructure needs.
Develop new hardware and processes to reduce costs and setup time for 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.
Provide technical support and guidance for controls technicians and other engineering groups.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in physics, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a technical discipline.
1+ year experience in the design and commissioning of automation and controls systems for industrial applications.
Ability to pass an Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral.
Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible for required Department of State authorizations.
Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and troubleshoot data acquisition and control hardware (preferred).
Experience designing and installing instrumentation and control systems in hazardous areas (NFPA 70 Section 500) (preferred).
Experience with industrial bus protocols such as Modbus, Profinet, and EtherNet/IP (preferred).
Ability to perform physical tasks including climbing ladders, crouching, and lifting up to 25lbs (required).

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