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Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer (Components)

SpaceX· Components Test - Starship
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Hawthorne, CA$130k - $180kFull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Automation & controls engineer to design, develop, and deploy automated hardware/software solutions for Starship production and machining lines at SpaceX, with hands-on responsibility from concept through production rollout.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits
  • Lay out new industrial electrical control panels that are NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant and create electrical, pneumatic, and fluid schematics
  • Architect, write, and debug PLC code, emphasizing organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable code for manufacturing applications
  • Develop robot systems to aid in the automated manufacturing of various vehicle sub-components
  • Implement (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant) control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other manufacturing equipment
  • Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens for complex machinery while providing sufficient feedback for troubleshooting
  • Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic and fluid plumbing
  • Select and size electrical and electromechanical components such as servo motors and controllers
  • Deploy automated processes and equipment into production
  • Set, implement, and maintain schedules and budgets to ensure project completion

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering, physics, or computer science discipline
  • 5+ years experience in the design and commissioning of automation and controls systems for industrial applications

Skills

Required:Electrical panel design and Schematic creationPLC programming
Nice to have:Robot systems developmentSafety systems (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA)

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives (stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards)
  • Discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance
  • Paid parental leave and other discounts and perks
  • Paid vacation and holidays; paid sick leave per company policy
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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