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SpaceX · 1 day ago

Launch Controls Engineer

Texas, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

SpaceX is a pioneering aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company focused on enabling human life on Mars. The Launch Controls Engineer will design, integrate, and commission control systems for the Starship Launch Pad, ensuring the systems are robust and compliant with safety standards.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, integrate, and commission control systems for Starship Launch pads

Design industrial electrical control panels that are NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant

Design electrical schematics

Interface control systems with high-power equipment and communication equipment

Design electrical systems for safe operation in hazardous environments

Design, write, and debug programmable logic controller (PLC) code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable for similar applications

Commission devices using a variety of industrial communication protocols

Configure, commission, and tune variable frequency drives (VFDs) for open and closed loop control system applications

Set up and tune proportional integral derivative (PID) controllers for continuous processes

Design systems that are robust to the mechanical stresses of Starship launch

Design electrical conveyance

Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits

Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, and conveyance installs

Set, implement, and maintain schedules and budgets to ensure project completion

Document control system built for hand-off to pad operators

Qualification

Control systems designPLC programmingElectrical schematic CADIndustrial communication protocolsHMISCADA developmentPID controller tuningElectrical power distributionCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsWork ethicAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

1+ years of experience in the design and commissioning of control systems (internship experience qualifies)

Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting the upper body, and working in cramped positions in small openings

Occasionally exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments - heat, cold, rain

Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise

Availability to work extended hours and weekends as needed; flexibility is required

Ability to travel to other SpaceX or 3rd party facilities (up to 20%)

Stand: Up to 6 hours per day

Sit: Up to 6 hours per day

Push/Pull: Up to ≤ 50 lbs. (unassisted) 15 minutes or less per day

Overhead reach: Up to 3 hours per day

Walk: Up to 10 hours per day

Lift/Carry: Up to ≤ 25 lbs. (unassisted) 15 minutes or less per day

Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 1 hour per day

Kneel/Crouch: Up to 3 hours per day

Upper body twist: Up to 3 hours per day

Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees for 6 hours or more per day

Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, operating heavy equipment and machinery, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description. Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review

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