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Automation & Controls Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX· Starlink Satellite Integration and Test
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Redmond, WA$100k - $165k full-time Posted 2mo ago

About the role

Automation & Controls Engineer supporting Starlink manufacturing, designing and implementing automation projects, PLCs, vision systems, data-driven factory optimization and safe electrical/control systems for high-volume satellite production.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, qualify and implement projects spanning machine design, robotics and manufacturing processes from initial ideation to production use
  • Architect, write, and debug PLC code
  • Implement vision systems for robotic guidance, quality control and data collection
  • Design systems to control processes, track factory performance and collaborate across teams to increase manufacturing efficiency in a data driven way
  • Design user interfaces that make complex machines easy to use and troubleshoot
  • Create electrical, pneumatic and fluid schematics for control panels
  • Keep our factories safe by implementing ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant systems

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or another STEM discipline
  • 1+ years of experience in the design and commissioning of automation and control systems in a manufacturing environment (internships and project work are applicable)

Skills

Required:Automation design and commissioningPLC programmingSafety standards
Nice to have:Vision systemsHMI/SCADA/IoTElectrical schematics

Benefits

  • 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
  • shuttle service from select Seattle locations to Redmond office
Last updated Aug 12, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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