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SpaceX · 9 hours ago

Sr. Electrical Controls Engineer (Starlink)

Bastrop, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

SpaceX is a company focused on enabling human life on Mars through advanced technologies. The Sr. Electrical Controls Engineer will lead projects related to automation, electrical systems design, and factory solutions for the Starlink broadband internet system, ensuring reliable and efficient operations.

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 programmingElectrical/Industrial ControlsHMI designElectrical system designRobotics programmingIndustrial software applicationField Bus NetworkingTeam motivationCommunicationProblem-solving

Required

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

5+ years of experience with mechanical/electromechanical manufacturing, design, analysis, testing, and/or programming

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

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

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

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