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. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SR.

AUTOMATION CONTROLS ENGINEER (COMPONENTS) SpaceX's Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy booster (collectively referred to as Starship) represent a fully reusable transportation system designed to carry both crew and cargo to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars and beyond. Starship will be the world's most powerful launch vehicle ever developed, with the ability to carry in excess of 100 metric tons to Earth orbit. We are looking for an automation controls engineer to help SpaceX develop and build a great variety of automated solutions for Starship Production.

This role will be hands-on in designing and activating hardware and software systems for the machines that make up the Starship production and machining line.

RESPONSIBILITIES

: Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process

Requirements

, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits Lay out new industrial electrical control panels that are NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant and create electrical, pneumatic, and fluid schematics Architect, write, and debug PLC code, emphasizing generating organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable code for manufacturing applications Develop robot systems to aid in the automated manufacturing of various vehicle sub-components Implement (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant) control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other manufacturing equipment Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens for complex machinery while providing sufficient feedback for troubleshooting Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic and fluid plumbing Select and size electrical and electromechanical components such as servo motors and controllers Deploy automated processes and equipment into production Set, implement, and maintain schedules and budgets to ensure project completion BASIC

: Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed to support critical milestones

QUALIFICATIONS

) Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Experience in fast-paced iterative design and manufacturing environments Experience solving complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team.

COMPENSATION

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BENEFITS

00/per year Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer (Components)