Senior Automation & Controls Engineer, Infrastructure & Utility

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Starbase, TXBrownsville, TX
Posted: 64 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ 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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TL;DR · Senior Automation & Controls Engineer, Infrastructure & Utility

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The Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer, Infrastructure & Utility (Starship) joins the Infrastructure Engineering team to design, build, operate, and maintain critical power, HVAC, utility, and fluids systems for Starship production and the Starbase facility. This role involves managing control and automation upgrades to scale systems for production targets, designing and commissioning PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications, and developing standardized automation for critical power systems. Key responsibilities include redlining electrical and pneumatic schematics, designing industrial electrical control panels, and auditing manufacturing processes. Required skills include experience with SEL, Allen Bradley, and Siemens devices, Ignition, IEC-61131 programming, and industrial protocols like Modbus and DNP3. Candidates should also possess proficiency in EPlan, C#, .NET, Python, and SQL to solve complex ground infrastructure and utility challenges.

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SCADA PLC HMI Ignition Allen Bradley Siemens IEC-61131 Modbus DNP3 Python C# .NET SQL EPLAN AutoCAD NFPA 70 NFPA 79 pneumatic s

What you'll do

Design, build, operate, and maintain automation, control, and SCADA systems for ground infrastructure and utility systems.
Manage control and automation upgrades to scale systems for Starship production rate targets.
Design and commission PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications in high-reliability production and launch environments.
Design and modify electrical and pneumatic schematics using in-house and third-party tools.
Design industrial electrical control panels compliant with NFPA 79, NEC, and UL 508A standards.
Develop power systems controls and hardware in compliance with NFPA 70, 70B, 70E, NESC, and IEEE standards.
Develop Statements of Work and manage contractor work to support in-house build team production needs.
Mentor and lead a team of engineers and technicians on automation and controls projects.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or another engineering discipline.
5+ years of experience designing, analyzing, and working on automation and control systems.
8+ years of professional experience in a similar role (preferred).
Professional Engineering (PE) license or intention to pursue (preferred).
Experience with PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications, including Ignition and IEC-61131 programming (preferred).
Experience with electrical schematic CAD tools like EPlan or AutoCAD (preferred).
Ability to perform hands-on work in all weather conditions, at heights, and lift up to 25 lbs.
U.S. citizenship, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee status required for ITAR compliance.

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