Automation & Controls Engineer (Starship)

SpaceX

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Work type
On-site
Location
Hawthorne, CA
Salary
$100,000–$115,000 / yr
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today

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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 & Controls Engineer (Starship)

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Join the Starship team at SpaceX as an Automation and Controls Engineer, where you will design and integrate automated cells, safety logic systems, and motion-controlled systems to enhance production efficiency and reliability. You’ll work on projects from ideation through commissioning, ensuring compliance with ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA standards while managing budgets and schedules. Key skills include experience in mechanical or electrical engineering disciplines such as machine design, PLC programming (Siemens SIMATIC), HMI development, and fieldbus networking protocols like EtherCAT and Profinet. Familiarity with Siemens NX and Teamcenter for CAD and product lifecycle management is essential. This role demands expertise in industrial software applications and the ability to solve complex problems efficiently.

Skills

Siemens NX Teamcenter PLC programming Siemens SIMATIC WinCC Inductive automation ignition MQTT OPC-UA EtherCAT Profinet Profisafe Ethernet/IP ABB robotics NEC IEC NFPA UL508A CAD TIA Portal HMI SCADA IoT

What you'll do

  • Design and manage automation projects from ideation to hand-off to operational teams.
  • Implement safety logic systems compliant with ANSI/RIA15.06, OSHA standards for manufacturing equipment.
  • Create electrical systems adhering to NEC, NFPA, and UL508A regulations.
  • Develop schedules and budgets for automation projects and motivate team adherence.
  • Design motion-controlled systems including robotics, conveyors, and gantries for production efficiency.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or computer science.
  • 1+ years of experience in industrial automation design and implementation.
  • Experience with machine safety logic systems and compliance standards (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA).
  • Hands-on troubleshooting skills for electrical systems using diagnostic tools.
  • Proficiency in PLC programming and HMI development for automated manufacturing systems.

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