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Automation And Controls Engineer (Starship)
$100,000 - $120,000/Yr
SpaceX - Hawthorne, CA
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Hawthorne, CA
5,001-10,000 employees
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
About the position
As an Automation and Controls Engineer at SpaceX, you will play a crucial role in the design and integration of automated systems that enhance the production and reliability of the Starship rocket. This position involves working on safety logic systems and motion-controlled systems to support the manufacturing processes necessary for space exploration.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and manage automation projects including initial factory ideation, machine commissioning, proof of rate capability, and eventual hand-off to operational teams
- Architect, write, and debug PLC code with an emphasis on generating organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable code for high-volume manufacturing applications
- Implement ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant systems for robots, gantries, conveyors, and other manufacturing equipment to ensure factory safety and reliability
- Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens to facilitate the operation and troubleshooting of complex machines
- Design electrical systems compliant with NEC, NFPA, and UL508A regulations
- Create schedules and budgets, motivating the team to achieve them
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, computer science, or other engineering discipline
- 1+ years of experience in industrial or factory automation design and implementation, or involvement in designing and building automated systems
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in a quick and iterative design and manufacturing role
- Ability to solve complex problems with simple solutions
- Experience in cross-functional communication and planning
- Ability to engineer creative approaches while adhering to safety requirements
- Familiarity with mechanical and electrical design principles and practices
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short & long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 3 weeks of paid vacation
- 10 or more paid holidays per year
- 5 days of sick leave per year
