← All roles

Data & Control Systems Engineer

SpaceX· Starship Launch Hardware Engineering - Cape
Apply on company site
Cape Canaveral, FLFull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Systems-focused, automation-driven engineer designing and integrating launch infrastructure controls for the Starship Launch Vehicle, with responsibility for real-time data transfer from sensors to pad operators and other stakeholders. Based in Cape Canaveral, FL.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build the controls infrastructure to support ground support equipment for testing and launching the Starship Launch Vehicle
  • Maintain operational capability of all control voltage levels (<60V) electrical systems once activated
  • Develop and upgrade data acquisition and control systems across Launch infrastructure
  • Create new automation systems to support evolving launch/test infrastructure needs
  • Provide technical support and guidance for controls technicians and other non-controls engineering groups
  • Develop new hardware and processes to improve capabilities, reduce cost, and setup time of electrical systems
  • Analyze data to assess function and health of electrical systems
  • Assist in the design and analysis of experiments to evaluate test articles

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in physics, electrical engineering or computer engineering
  • 6+ months of experience working with data acquisition systems (internship/project experience qualifies)

Skills

Required:Data acquisition systemsElectrical/electronic systems designControls hardware development
Nice to have:Programming and software developmentIndustrial bus protocols (Modbus, Profinet, EtherNet/IP)Schematic capture / PCB designHazardous area instrumentation (NFPA 70, 500 installations)CommunicationAbility to work in ambiguity and manage multiple priorities
Last updated Sep 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About SpaceX

defense-aero-and-safetysetter-30setter-30-2026-q1wing-list-2026wing-list-2026-giga-stage
Company profileWebsite

More open roles at SpaceX