Automation & Controls Engineer, Launch Pad (Starship)

Automation & Controls Engineer, Launch Pad (Starship)

Cape Canaveral, FL

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

The successful applicant will be joining, and be supported, by a highly talented team of engineers with an amazing track record in developing any type of automated solution imaginable.

Responsibilities

Electrical systems

• Architect, design and integrate control systems for the Starship Launch pads
• Design industrial electrical control panels which are NFPA79 / NEC / UL508A compliant
• Design control and data acquisition systems
• Design and author electrical schematics
• Design electrical conveyance and distribution systems (e.g. raceways, cables, wiring methods)
• Work closely with other disciplines. Interface control systems with high power equipment and communication equipment.

Control software

Mechanical integration

General responsibilities

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Skills and Experience

Additional Requirements

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