SpaceX is hiring a
Automation & Controls Engineer

Summary

Join a highly talented team of engineers in developing automated solutions for SpaceX's Starship launch systems. As an Automation & Controls Engineer, you will design and integrate control systems, electrical panels, and data acquisition systems. You will work closely with other disciplines to interface control systems with high power equipment and communication equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• 1+ years of experience in the design and commissioning of controls systems for industrial applications (internships experience qualifies)

Responsibilities

• Architect, design and integrate control systems for the Starship Launch pads
• Design industrial electrical control panels which are NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant
• Design control and data acquisition systems
• Design and author electrical schematics
• Design electrical conveyance and distribution systems (e.g. raceways, cables, wiring methods)
• Work closely with other disciplines. Interface control systems with high power equipment and communication equipment
• Design electrical systems for hazardous environments
• Architect, write, and debug PLC code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable for similar applications
• Configure, commission and tune VFDs for open and closed loop control system applications
• Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens for complex machinery while providing sufficient feedback for troubleshooting
• Add detail for electrical assemblies to CAD models to plan out install for cable tray, conduit, panel mounting, etc
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Industrial and process automation & control systems
• Experience architecting, designing and integrating various industrial control systems
• Electrical schematic CAD experience using EPlan
• Mechanical design experience with CAD such as Siemens NX or SolidWorks
• 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, UL508A codes

Benefits

• Pay range: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00/per year (Automation & Controls/Level I)
• Pay range: $115,000.00 - $135,000.00/per year (Automation & Controls/Level II)
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year