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Automation & Controls Specialist (Starship)

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Cape Canaveral, FL Starship Launch Hardware Engineering - Cape 1w ago

Mechanical Engineer (Starship Launch Hardware)

SpaceX

Cape Canaveral, FL Starship Launch Hardware Engineering - Cape 1w ago

Automation & Controls Engineer (Starship Launch Hardware)

SpaceX

Cape Canaveral, FL Starship Launch Hardware Engineering - Cape 1w ago

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Automation & Controls Specialist (Starship)

SpaceX · Cape Canaveral, FL

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Starship Launch Hardware Engineering - Cape Cape Canaveral, FL Posted Apr 30, 2026

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.

AUTOMATION & CONTROLS SPECIALIST (STARSHIP)

The Launch Hardware Automation & Controls Specialist role will be hands-on in designing and activating the systems that build and launch Starship. The successful applicant will work as part of a team of elite engineers designing and improving the electrical and control systems across our rocket launch facility at Cape Canaveral Space Force Base.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide innovative solutions to special requirements and challenges faced by the team, which can range from integrating specialized equipment to challenging operating environment, packaging or loading.
Execute the integration and activation testing of new equipment.
Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic, and fluid plumbing.
Experience with authoring detailed manufacturing planning work orders.
Provide hands-on troubleshooting support for a variety of active and critical ground support equipment tooling.
Write robust and scalable procedures to activate technicians to quickly and reliably build and commission control systems.
Lay out new industrial electrical control panels that are NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant and create electrical, pneumatic, and fluid schematics.
Participate in the design and development of new and existing control systems critical to the launch organization.
Architect, write, and debug PLC code, emphasizing generating organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable code for manufacturing applications.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
3+ years of experience in a controls technician, controls specialist, or engineering role.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or technology field.
Occupational trade school qualification in an instrumentation or electrical-based field
Knowledge of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 70E (Standard for Electrical Safety), NFPA 79 & UL508A codes.
Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal.
Ability to thrive in ambiguity, independently drive project progress, and manage multiple priorities.
Proven ability to author detailed manufacturing planning work orders in strict compliance with guidelines and procedures.
Fundamental understanding of engineering principles behind electronic equipment, instrumentation, and commonly used industrial equipment.
Experience designing and installing instrumentation and control systems in hazardous areas (NFPA 70 Section 500 installations); Class 1, Division 1 and Division 2 environments or IEC equivalence.
Electrical schematic CAD experience using EPlan.
PLC programming experience, preferably Siemens TIA Portal.
First-hand experience with programming and software development.
Experience with industrial bus protocols such as Modbus, Profinet and EtherNet/IP.
Exposure to C/C++, Python, and JavaScript.
Process integration and electromechanical/mechatronic systems experience.
Able to collaborate with a wide range of people and effectively work in a team in a high-pressure, dynamic environment.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be willing to work weekends and night shifts as needed.
Must be willing to travel to other launch sites in support of operational activities and launches; travel requirement is up to 15%.
Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral.
Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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Mechanical Engineer (Starship Launch Hardware)

SpaceX · Cape Canaveral, FL

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Starship Launch Hardware Engineering - Cape Cape Canaveral, FL Posted Apr 30, 2026

MECHANICAL ENGINEER (STARSHIP LAUNCH HARDWARE)

As a member of the Starship Launch Hardware team you will work with a group of engineers across multiple disciplines to design, build, activate the production tools, launch pads, and recovery systems for Starship.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design and analyze mechanical systems for launch pads, recovery, and production tooling
Demonstrate complete end to end project ownership, coordinate the build, testing and activation of the hardware you design
Work closely with launch operations teams and their leadership to ensure the products we deliver meet form, function, and aesthetic expectations
Use your well-rounded technical knowledge to display proficiency in basic structural sizing, mechanisms, and design while making development decisions based on cost and schedule considerations
Present cost and schedule trade proposals to leadership

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
1+ years of professional experience using NX, CATIA, Creo, or Solidworks design software package or ANSYS, ABAQUS, or FEMAP software (internship and project experience applies)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

1+ years of experience in a professional setting designing, analyzing, or building mechanical structures
Master’s degree in mechanical engineering
Project management experience in the aerospace, industrial, or power generation industry
Strong understanding and demonstrated application of GD&T
Ability to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers
Passion for hands-on work when needed to enable project completion
Skilled in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, parts lists, and specification
Proactive, self-starter attitude and ability to lead projects throughout their entirety

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willing to travel to other SpaceX locations as necessary
Work schedule may vary depending on site operational needs, and flexibility is required
Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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Automation & Controls Engineer (Starship Launch Hardware)

SpaceX · Cape Canaveral, FL

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Starship Launch Hardware Engineering - Cape Cape Canaveral, FL Posted Apr 30, 2026

AUTOMATION & CONTROLS ENGINEER (STARSHIP LAUNCH HARDWARE)

SpaceX's Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy rocket (collectively referred to as Starship) represent a fully reusable transportation system designed to carry both crew and cargo to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars and beyond. Starship will be the world's most powerful launch vehicle ever developed, with the ability to carry in excess of 100 metric tons to Earth orbit. The launch hardware Automation & Controls Engineer role will be hands-on in designing and activating the systems that build and launch Starship. The successful applicant will work as part of a team of elite engineers designing and improving the electrical, and control systems across our rocket launch facility at Cape Canaveral Space Force Base.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participate in the design and development of new and existing control systems critical to the launch organization
Architect, write, and debug PLC code, emphasizing generating organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable code for manufacturing applications
Design and implement the controls network infrastructure and interfaces to data acquisition systems trading cost, complexity and redundancy
Design, operate, upgrade, and maintain SCADA infrastructure at launch and production sites
Lay out new industrial electrical control panels that are NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant and create electrical, pneumatic, and fluid schematics
Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic and fluid plumbing
Manage the checkouts and activation testing of new equipment
Write robust and scalable procedures to activate technicians to quickly and reliably build and activate new control systems
Provide hands on troubleshooting support for a variety of active and critical ground support equipment tooling
Provide innovative solutions to special requirements and challenges faced by the team, which can range from integrating specialized equipment to challenging operating environment, packaging or loading

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechatronics engineering, or other engineering discipline
1+ years of experience with instrumentation power systems design, data acquisition systems, or programable controllers (internship/project experience qualifies)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Proficiency or direct hands-on experience in one or more of the following: electronics test rack design and build, data acquisition setup and field measurements, build of electronics systems or test systems for local assembly or industrial applications
Exposure to a wide variety of production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment (vision systems, dispense systems, temperature controllers, laser distance sensors, Nut-Runners, etc)
Hands-on experience building and commissioning high quality electrical control panels and electro-mechanical systems
Electrical schematic CAD experience using EPlan
C#, .NET, python and/or SQL experience
PLC programming experience, preferably Siemens TIA Portal
HMI and SCADA programming experience, preferably with Ignition software
Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 79, UL508A codes
Able to collaborate with a wide range of people and effectively work in a team in a high-pressure, dynamic environment
Able to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
Must be willing to work weekends and night shifts as needed; flexibility required
Must be willing to travel to other launch sites in support of operational activities and launches; travel requirement is up to 15%
Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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