Automation and Controls Engineer
6 days ago
Join SpaceX as an Automation and Controls Engineer and play a critical role in the design and integration of automated cells, safety logic systems, and motion-controlled systems that increase Starship production, reliability, and unlock new manufacturing technologies.
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 code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable 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 make complex machines easy to understand, operate, and troubleshoot.
- Design electrical systems compliant to NEC, NFPA, and UL508A regulations.
- Create schedules/budgets and motivate the team to achieve them.
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering, physics, computer science, or other engineering discipline.
- 1+ years of total experience in one or a combination of the following: professional or internship experience in industrial or factory automation design and implementation, involvement with a project team designing and building electro-mechanical/robotic/automated systems or products beyond classroom assignments.
- Preferred skills and experience: experience working in a quick and iterative design and manufacturing role, ability to solve complex problems with simple solutions at both the design and implementation stages, experience communicating both written/verbally, planning, and driving directional recommendations cross-functionally.
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends to support critical milestones.
Pay Range: Automation & Controls Engineer/Level I: $100,000.00-$120,000.00 per year, Automation & Controls Engineer/Level II: $115,000.00-$135,000.00 per year. Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
ITAR Requirements: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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