SpaceX · 20 hours ago
Automation & Controls Specialist (Starship) - Level 4/5
Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expSpaceX is a pioneering aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company focused on enabling human life on Mars. The Automation & Controls Specialist will be responsible for developing and managing automation and controls projects, ensuring high-reliability production processes for the Starship program.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, develop, deploy, and manage ground-up automation and controls projects including initial trades, commissioning, hand-off, and training
Deep drive process and project specifications for deliverables with design engineers (internal & external) to bound project criteria
Design and commission PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications in a high-reliability production environment
Design, redline, modify and correct electrical and pneumatic schematics using a mix of in-house and 3rd party tools (EPLAN, Schematics, Etc.)
Lay out new industrial electrical control panels which are NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant
Create and update concise written and visual instructions from design review, technical drawings, and requirement documentation
Audit manufacturing process - assessing process inefficiencies, safety improvements, and potential optimizations through the implementation of automation
Develop SOW’s, bargain, trade, and release contractor work to enable the in-house build team to keep pace with production needs
Proactively utilize JIRA to plan out & complete weekly scheduled tasks
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
3+ years of hands-on experience installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining automation and controls systems
Perform hands-on work in all environments (heat, cold, rain), in tight quarters or at heights
Work extended hours and weekends as needed to support launch operations
Remain focused in hazardous environments while wearing appropriate PPE
Lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted
Provide 24/7 on-call support for emergencies
Valid driver's license
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
5+ years of manufacturing experience in a high-volume production environment
2+ years of experience troubleshooting and programming 6-axis and Cartesian robots
Electrical schematic CAD experience using EPlan
C#, .NET, python and/or SQL experience
PLC programming experience
HMI and SCADA programming experience
Field bus networks, serial communication and Ethernet communication
Hands-on experience building and commissioning high quality electrical control panels and electro-mechanical systems
Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 79, UL508A codes
Experience in independently troubleshooting advanced electrical circuits, electronic systems, motors & starters, electrically operated equipment and making successful repairs and modifications
Proficient in excel, office, and word
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
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Leadership Team
Elon Musk
Founder, CEO & CTO
Bret Johnsen
CFO
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