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Automation and Controls Engineer, Gateways (Starlink)

SpaceX· Starlink Gateway Engineering
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Bastrop, TXFull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Automation and Controls Engineer focusing on full-factory solutions for Starlink manufacturing, spanning machine design, robotics, motion systems, and factory health monitoring at SpaceX's Bastrop site.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and manage automation projects - this includes initial factory ideation, machine commissioning, and proof of rate capability, and eventual hand-off to operational teams
  • Architect, write, and debug PLC code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable for high-volume manufacturing applications
  • Keep our factory safe and reliable by implementing ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant systems for robots, gantries, conveyors, and other manufacturing equipment
  • Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens to make complex machines easy to understand, operate, and troubleshoot
  • Design electrical systems compliant to NEC, NFPA, & UL508A regulations
  • Stay organized by creating schedules and budgets, and then motivate the team to achieve them

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering, physics, or computer science discipline

Skills

Required:Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or computer scienceDesign and development of automation projectsPLC programming and debugging
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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