Data & Control Systems Engineer

SpaceX

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Cape Canaveral, FL
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119 days ago
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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 · Data & Control Systems Engineer

Data & Control Systems Engineer The Data & Control Systems Engineer joins the team focused on developing launch infrastructure for the Starship Launch Vehicle. This role involves designing and building control systems for ground support equipment, maintaining low-voltage electrical systems, and upgrading data acquisition and control systems across launch infrastructure. The engineer will develop new automation systems, provide technical guidance to technicians, and analyze data to assess the health of electrical systems while assisting in experiment design. Key technical requirements include experience with wire harnesses, PCBs, PLCs, avionics, and sensors. Candidates should possess skills in mixed signal electronics, power supply design, analog filtering, and industrial bus protocols like Modbus, Profinet, and EtherNet/IP. The role addresses the critical challenge of ensuring safe, reliable access to space by managing real-time data transmission from physical sensors to operators within complex launch environments.

What you'll do

  • Design and build control infrastructure for ground support equipment used in Starship testing and launches.
  • Maintain operational capability of all low-voltage electrical systems once they are activated.
  • Develop and upgrade data acquisition and control systems across the launch infrastructure.
  • Create new automation systems to meet evolving requirements for launch and test operations.
  • Develop hardware and processes to improve capabilities, reduce costs, and decrease setup times.
  • Analyze real-time data to assess the function and health of electrical systems.
  • Assist in the design and analysis of experiments to evaluate various test articles.
  • Provide technical support and guidance to technicians and other engineering teams.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in physics, electrical engineering, or computer engineering.
  • At least 6 months of experience working with data acquisition systems.
  • Ability to pass an Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible for export control authorizations.
  • Experience designing and troubleshooting data acquisition and control hardware.
  • Knowledge of high-reliability processes and industrial equipment engineering principles.
  • Familiarity with mixed signal electronics, PCB design, and power distribution systems.
  • Experience with industrial bus protocols such as Modbus, Profinet, and EtherNet/IP.

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