Automation & Controls Specialist (Starship)

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 SPECIALIST (STARSHIP)

SpaceX is committed to developing revolutionary space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets. The Production Automation & Controls Specialist will support the development and construction of tooling for Starship and Super Heavy Booster, part of a fully reusable transportation system designed to launch both crew and cargo to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

The Production Automation and Controls Specialist role is a system-focused, multi-faceted position. The specialist will be responsible for owning, installing and commissioning of new automation assets, panel builds, and drawing updates. Additionally, the Automation and Controls Specialist will be responsible for implementing long-term reliability improvements to production systems. This role provides operational support in the review and interpretation of data collected on these systems. Specialists commission and integrate physical hardware including but not limited to wire harnesses, PCBs, custom enclosures, PLCs, data acquisition systems, pneumatic systems, and sensors. The Automation and Controls Specialist’s systems support operations that enable safe, economical, and reliable access to space.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own and hands-on execute industrial automation projects, in collaboration with Engineers, specialists, and Technicians from different groups

• Develop and upgrade data acquisition and control systems

• Provide technical support and guidance for controls technicians and other non-controls engineering gr

Department: Starship Automation & Controls