Automation and Controls Engineer

Summary

Join a highly talented team of engineers as an Automation & Controls Engineer for SpaceX's Starship program, developing and building launch systems. The role will focus on electrical control systems for the launch mount and integration tower.

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

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