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Automation & Controls Specialist, Infrastructure & Utility (Starship) - Level 4/5

Starbase, TXmidAdded today

About this role

SpaceX seeks an experienced Automation & Controls Specialist to design, develop, and manage manufacturing and test infrastructure automation systems for Starship production. This role combines aerospace reliability standards with industrial controls expertise, requiring hands-on expertise in PLC programming, electrical schematics, and high-reliability system commissioning in a fast-paced production environment.

What you'll do

  • Design and deploy end-to-end automation projects from concept through commissioning and team training
  • Program and commission PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for high-reliability manufacturing environments
  • Design, layout, and modify electrical control panels compliant with NFPA79, NEC, and UL508A standards
  • Create electrical and pneumatic schematics using Eplan and other CAD tools; redline and correct designs
  • Audit manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend automation improvements
  • Manage contractor SOWs and coordinate external resources to support production timelines

What they're looking for

  • PLC programming and troubleshooting
  • HMI and SCADA application development
  • Electrical schematic design (Eplan, CAD)
  • Robotics programming (6-axis and Cartesian)
  • Control panel design and commissioning (NFPA79/NEC/UL508A)
  • C#, .NET, Python, SQL
  • Fieldbus and industrial communication protocols
  • Motor controls and advanced electrical systems
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SpaceX

SpaceX develops advanced spacecraft and satellite systems, including the Starshield government satellite constellation and Starfall re-entry cargo capsule for global delivery. The company is hiring engineers in avionics integration, software test automation, mechanical design, and hardware reliability to validate flight-critical systems and ensure mission success.

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Likely interview questions

  • Walk us through a complex automation project you designed from start to finish—what were the key challenges and how did you ensure regulatory compliance?
  • Describe your experience troubleshooting PLC and HMI systems in production environments. How do you approach systematic diagnostics?
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