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Automation & Controls Engineer (Raptor Manufacturing Systems)

SpaceX· Raptor Tooling and Automation Engineering
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Hawthorne, CA$100k - $115kFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Automation & Controls Engineer responsible for design, integration, wiring, and commissioning of safety logic and motion-controlled systems for 3D additive printers supporting Raptor, enabling production scale for SpaceX Starship program.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and manage automation projects - including initial design ideation, machine commissioning and proof of rate capability, and hand-off to operational teams
  • Develop training programs for technicians and engineers
  • Architect, write, and debug PLC code with emphasis on organized, structured, maintainable, and reusable code for high-volume manufacturing
  • Keep factory safe and reliable by implementing ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant systems
  • Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens to simplify operation and troubleshooting
  • Design electrical systems compliant with NEC, NFPA, & UL508A regulations
  • Troubleshoot, root cause, and repair electronics and electrical components on an aggressive production schedule
  • Create schedules and budgets and motivate the team to achieve them

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or STEM discipline
  • 1+ years of experience in industrial or factory automation design and commissioning

Skills

Required:Automation project design and managementPLC programmingHMI developmentElectrical systems design (NEC, NFPA, UL508A)Safety standardsEquipment troubleshooting

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives (stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards) and potential discretionary bonuses
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave policy per company guidelines
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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