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Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer, Infrastructure & Utility (Starship)

SpaceX· High Power Engineering
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Hybrid (Starbase, TX)$0Full-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Senior Automation & Controls Engineer focused on design, build, operation, and maintenance of automation, SCADA, and electrical control systems for Starbase infrastructure and Starship production, with potential travel to other SpaceX facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, operate, and maintain automation, control and SCADA systems for ground infrastructure and utility systems at Starbase, TX.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams; lead projects; drive rapid, continuous improvements at Starbase.
  • Manage control and automation upgrades to scale systems for Starship production rate targets.
  • Develop and deploy standardized automation for critical power and utility systems.
  • Maintain organized documentation for all Starbase SCADA systems.
  • Design, develop, deploy, and manage ground-up automation and controls projects, including trades, commissioning, hand-off, and training.
  • Design and commission PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications in a high-reliability production/launch environment.
  • Design, redline, modify, and correct electrical and pneumatic schematics using in-house and 3rd-party tools (EPLAN, Schematics, etc.).
  • Design new industrial electrical control panels compliant with NFPA 79/NEC/UL 508A.
  • Develop power systems controls and hardware in compliance with NFPA 70, 70B, 70E, NESC, and IEEE standards; prioritize safety and engineering excellence.
  • Create and update concise written and visual instructions from design review, drawings, and requirements.
  • Audit manufacturing processes to assess inefficiencies, safety improvements, and automation opportunities.
  • Develop SOWs, bargain, trade, and release contractor work to support in-house build pace with production needs.
  • Mentor and lead a team of engineers and technicians in automation and controls projects.
  • Proactively plan, prioritize, and execute weekly tasks to meet team objectives.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or another engineering discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience designing, analyzing, and working on automation and control systems (internship and school projects qualify).

Skills

Required:Automation and control system designSCADAPLC, HMI, SCADA developmentElectrical schematic designElectrical standards complianceIndustrial control panels
Nice to have:Electrical drawing interpretationIT/OT networkingProgrammingSchematic CAD (EPLAN, AutoCAD)Soft skills
Last updated Aug 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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