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SpaceX · 1 week ago

Sr. Automation and Controls Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $180K/yr

5+ years exp

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. In this role, you will lead creative, multi-disciplinary projects to deliver manufacturing solutions capable of producing cutting edge satellites by the thousands.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and manage automation projects - this includes initial factory ideation, machine commissioning and proof of rate capability, and eventual hand-off to operational teams

Architect, write, and debug PLC code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable for high-volume manufacturing applications

Keep our factory safe and reliable by implementing ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant systems for robots, gantries, conveyors, and other manufacturing equipment

Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens to make complex machines easy to understand, operate, and troubleshoot

Design electrical systems compliant to NEC, NFPA, & UL508A regulations

Stay organized by creating schedules and budgets, and then motivate the team to achieve them

Qualification

PLC programmingMachine designElectrical circuit designHMI designRobotics programmingFactory automationSafety complianceTeam motivationCommunicationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering, physics, or computer science discipline

5+ years of total experience in industrial or factory automation design and implementation OR 5+ years of experience designing and building electro-mechanical/robotic/automated systems or products

Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones

Preferred

Excited by a quick and iterative design and manufacturing role

Proven ability to solve complex problems with simple solutions in both design and implementation stages

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, with the ability to make plans and directional recommendations collaboratively and cross-functionally

Ability to engineer creative, new approaches to problems while adhering to ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA safety requirements to keep a factory safe

Experience with at least one of the specific disciplines listed below. The ideal candidate is interested in learning at least the fundamentals of the other areas they are not yet strong in