SpaceX - Cape Canaveral, FL
posted 4 months ago
As an Automation & Controls Engineer at SpaceX, you will be an integral part of a small team of elite engineers dedicated to designing and enhancing the mechanical, electrical, and control systems at our rocket launch facility located at Cape Canaveral Space Force Base. This role is not just about theoretical knowledge; it involves hands-on work where you will directly contribute to the success of future launches. You will be responsible for the design, operation, installation, and testing of low-power electrical systems critical to the launch operations. Your work will ensure that the ground support control and instrumentation systems function effectively, facilitating the fueling and operation of launch vehicles and spacecraft during launch day activities. In this multi-disciplinary position, you will engage with all aspects of ground support equipment (GSE), including build, checkouts, and troubleshooting. You will operate, upgrade, and maintain data acquisition system hardware at launch and support sites, ensuring that all network infrastructure interfaces to data acquisition systems are controlled and maintained. Your responsibilities will also include building and designing junction boxes and conveyances for end instruments, creating electrical schematics for new instrumentation, and using electrical equipment in the field to verify the functionality of these instruments. You will maintain systems through a preventative maintenance program and address any physical installation issues, including wear, tear, and corrosion of electrical components. Additionally, you will write procedures for routine tasks and off-nominal troubleshooting steps, providing innovative solutions to the unique challenges faced by the team. This role requires basic electrical installation skills, including working with valves, limit switches, and potentiometers, as well as the design, build, and operation of servo motor controls. Your contributions will be vital in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of the systems that support our ambitious goals of enabling human life on Mars.