Automation & Controls Engineer, Asset Engineering (Starshield)

SpaceX • Hawthorne, CA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Starshield leverages SpaceX’s Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. While Starlink is designed for consumer and commercial use, Starshield is designed for government use, with an initial focus on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads.
As an Automation & Controls Engineer, you will be directly responsible for the design, build, and integration of automated machinery that manufactures and tests Starshield hardware. You will join a highly talented interdisciplinary team of engineers and technicians working to ensure the Hawthorne factory unlocks its full capability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, computer science, or physics
• 1+ years of experience in the design and implementation of projects utilizing industrial automation, robotics, or systems programming (internship and project experience are applicable)

Nice To Haves

• Ability to solve complex problems with simple solutions at both the design and implementation steps
• Strong experience developing software to automate electro-mechanical systems
• Experience with PLC programming in structured text with Beckhoff TwinCat 3
• Experience with design, programming, and commissioning of industrial robotic systems (e.g. Kuka, ABB, or Fanuc)
• Experience developing machine vision systems for inspection applications
• Experience with Python, C#, C++, or similar high level programming languages
• Strong electrical knowledge and experience troubleshooting electrical systems using tools like multimeters and oscilloscopes
• Experience configuring and debugging networks and fieldbus systems
• Experience with motion system sizing and implementation (gantries, robotics, conveyance, motors, actuators, pneumatics/hydraulics, sensor selection/integration, etc.)
• Familiarity with industry standards such as IEC, NFPA, NEC

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex in-house automated manufacturing and test systems from concept to production, specifically owning electrical and software design
• Design and develop motion control and robotic systems to solve manufacturing and test needs.
• Write and maintain machine automation software that is concise and well-documented
• Develop simple UI/HMIs that make machines easy to understand, operate, and troubleshoot.
• Design electrical and pneumatic systems to be used in manufacturing environments.
• Manage the build, integration, testing, and validation of electrical and fluidic systems.
• Architect and implement the integration of manufacturing machinery into SCADA and MES systems.
• Provide expert support of existing automation systems and work with partner teams to correct failure-driven root cause.

Benefits

• You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.
• You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level