Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer (Starship)

SpaceX

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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 · Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer (Starship)

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As a Senior Automation and Controls Engineer at SpaceX, you will join the Starship team to develop and implement automated solutions for spacecraft production. Your daily tasks include designing and commissioning hardware and software systems for manufacturing machinery and creating user-friendly HMI screens for complex equipment. You’ll work with advanced robotics from Kuka, ABB, and Fanuc, as well as National Instruments software and Siemens TIA Portal PLC programming tools. This role demands expertise in robotic welding applications, vision systems, and industrial sensors to support the large-scale production of Starship vehicles at SpaceX’s cutting-edge facilities.

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Kuka ABB Fanuc Siemens TIA Portal Beckhoff TwinCat 3 National Instruments PLC programming Robot simulation HMI development Industrial sensors Vision systems Dispense systems Temperature controllers Laser distance sensors Nut-Runners

What you'll do

  • Design and develop robot systems for automated manufacturing of vehicle sub-components.
  • Create user-friendly HMI screens for complex machinery to aid in troubleshooting.
  • Program PLCs using Siemens TIA Portal or Beckhoff TwinCat 3 software.
  • Simulate robotic weld applications and other industrial processes.
  • Integrate National Instruments hardware and software into automation solutions.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years experience in designing and commissioning automation and controls systems for industrial applications.
  • Master's degree in an engineering discipline.
  • Experience with robotic weld applications (Kuka, ABB & Fanuc).
  • Proficiency in robot and PLC simulation, National Instruments software/hardware, Siemens TIA Portal, Beckhoff TwinCat 3.
  • Extensive exposure to production machinery, sensors, and equipment including vision systems, dispense systems, temperature controllers.

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