Electrical Controls Engineer (Starlink)

About SpaceX

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.

Role Overview

Were leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the worlds most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the worlds largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. Weve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlinks potential global impact and are looking for best?in?class engineers to help maximize Starlinks utility for communities and businesses around the globe. One key component of SpaceXs success so far is our commitment to keeping all engineering and production in-house, which enables a tight feedback loop, nimble decision?making, and speedy deliverables. As an Electrical Controls Engineer at our Bastrop site, you will lead creative, multi?disciplinary projects spanning industrial controls, machine design, robotics, motion systems, and factory health monitoring that all come together to form the innovative, high?rate factories that allow us to deliver internet to those that need it most.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and manage automation projects including initial factory ideation, machine commissioning, proof of rate capability, and eventual hand?off to operational teams.
• Architect, write, and debug PLC code with an emphasis on generating maintainable, well?structured, and reusable code for high?volume manufacturing applications.
• Keep the 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 with NEC, NFPA, and UL508A regulations.
• Create schedules and budgets, and motivate the team to achieve them.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

EEO STATEMENT

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin / ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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