Automation & Controls Engineer (Asset Engineering)

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.

AUTOMATION & CONTROLS ENGINEER (ASSET ENGINEERING)

The Asset Engineering team is dedicated to developing the factory machines, tooling, and systems required to manufacture some of the most advanced hardware on the planet. With vertically integrated teams of mechanical, automation, and fluids engineers, the group solves SpaceX's most difficult manufacturing challenges, owning the solutions from design concept though high-rate production ramps.

As an Automation and Controls Engineer, you will be directly responsible for the design, build, and integration of automated machinery that manufactures and tests Starship and Starshield hardware. You will join a highly talented interdisciplinary team of engineers and technicians working to ensure the Hawthorne factory unlocks its full capability.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the design and development of complex in-house automated manufacturing and test systems from concept to production, specifically owning electrical and software design.

• Design and develop motion control and robotic systems to solve manufacturing and test needs

• Write and maintain machine automation software that is concise and well documented.

• Develop simple UI / HMIs that make machines easy to understand, operate and troubleshoot

• Design electrical and pneumatic systems to be used in manufacturing environments

• Manage the build, integration, testing and validation of elect

Department: Ground Reliability - Asset Maintenance