Data & Control Systems Engineer

SpaceX

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Cape Canaveral, FL
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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

The Data & Control Systems Engineer at SpaceX in Cape Canaveral, FL, is a senior-level position responsible for designing and building the controls infrastructure to support Starship Launch Vehicle testing and launch operations. This role involves maintaining operational capability of electrical systems, developing data acquisition and control systems, creating new automation solutions, providing technical guidance, and analyzing data to ensure system health and functionality. The ideal candidate has expertise in mixed signal electronics, power supply design, industrial bus protocols like Modbus and Profinet, and hands-on experience with avionics systems. This position requires a strong background in electrical engineering or computer engineering, along with extensive experience in data acquisition systems and high-reliability processes.

What you'll do

  • Design and build controls infrastructure for ground support equipment used in testing and launching the Starship Launch Vehicle.
  • Maintain operational capability of all control voltage levels (<60V) electrical systems once activated.
  • Develop and upgrade data acquisition and control systems across launch infrastructure.
  • Create new automation systems to support evolving needs of launch and test infrastructure.
  • Analyze data to assess function and health of electrical systems.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in physics, electrical engineering, or computer engineering
  • 6+ months of experience with data acquisition systems
  • Experience designing and installing instrumentation and control systems in hazardous areas
  • Knowledge of high-reliability processes and related documentation practices
  • Hands-on experience activating, building, and troubleshooting electronic systems
  • Familiarity with mixed signal electronics, power supply design, and industrial bus protocols
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

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